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France vs Australia Inflation
Australia moved above France in 1965. In 1960 France stood at roughly 111% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 33%, and the pair was closest in 1972 (101%).
| Year | France | Australia | Australia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 4.14% | 111% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 5.3% | 154% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 13.56% | 134% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 3.19% | 44% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | 1.67% | 37% |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 1.53% | 53% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | 0.48% | 56% |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 0.94% | 33% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above France in Inflation?
In 1965. Australia’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do France and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 33% 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: