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China vs Switzerland Inflation
Switzerland moved above China in 1990. In 1987 China stood at roughly 502% of Switzerland’s Inflation; today the figure is about 39%, and the pair was closest in 2001 (73%).
| Year | China | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.44% | 7.23% | 503% |
| 1970 | 3.62% | 7.23% | 200% |
| 1980 | 4.02% | 7.23% | 180% |
| 1990 | 5.4% | 3.05% | 56% |
| 2000 | 1.56% | 0.35% | 22% |
| 2010 | 0.69% | 3.18% | 461% |
| 2020 | -0.73% | 2.42% | — |
| 2025 | 0.15% | 0.06% | 39% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above China in Inflation?
In 1990. Switzerland’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 0.15% against 0.06% — the trailing economy stands at about 39% 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: