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China vs UK Inflation
United Kingdom moved above China in 1990. In 1987 China stood at roughly 174% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 2%, and the pair was closest in 2012 (102%).
| Year | China | United Kingdom | UK as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 7.23% | 721% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 7.23% | 114% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 7.23% | 40% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 3.05% | 38% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 0.35% | 29% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 3.18% | 127% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 2.42% | 245% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 0.06% | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above China in Inflation?
In 1990. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and United Kingdom compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% 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: