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China vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
Saudi Arabia moved above China in 1991. In 1987 China stood at roughly 0% of Saudi Arabia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 3%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (105%).
| Year | China | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.8% | 7.23% | 258% |
| 1970 | 0.18% | 7.23% | 4069% |
| 1980 | 4.17% | 7.23% | 174% |
| 1990 | 2.08% | 3.05% | 147% |
| 2000 | -1.13% | 0.35% | — |
| 2010 | 5.34% | 3.18% | 59% |
| 2020 | 3.19% | 2.42% | 76% |
| 2025 | 2.04% | 0.06% | 3% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia move above China in Inflation?
In 1991. Saudi Arabia’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 2.04% against 0.06% — the trailing economy stands at about 3% 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: