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China vs Japan Inflation
Japan moved above China in 1990. In 1987 China stood at roughly 5733% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 2%, and the pair was closest in 1990 (99%).
| Year | China | Japan | Japan as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 7.23% | 202% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 7.23% | 104% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 7.23% | 93% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 3.05% | 99% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | 0.35% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 3.18% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | 2.42% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 0.06% | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above China in Inflation?
In 1990. Japan’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and Japan compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 0.06% — the trailing economy stands at about 2% of the leader.
Are these Inflation figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in annual %, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: