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France vs Italy Inflation
Italy moved above France in 1963. In 1960 France stood at roughly 176% of Italy’s Inflation; today the figure is about 62%, and the pair was closest in 2010 (101%).
| Year | France | Italy | Italy as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.35% | 4.14% | 176% |
| 1970 | 4.97% | 5.3% | 107% |
| 1980 | 21.06% | 13.56% | 64% |
| 1990 | 6.46% | 3.19% | 49% |
| 2000 | 2.54% | 1.67% | 66% |
| 2010 | 1.53% | 1.53% | 101% |
| 2020 | -0.14% | 0.48% | — |
| 2025 | 1.53% | 0.94% | 62% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above France in Inflation?
In 1963. Italy’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do France and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 1.53% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 62% 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: