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France vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
Saudi Arabia moved above France in 1973. In 1964 France stood at roughly 115% of Saudi Arabia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 46%.
| Year | France | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.8% | 4.14% | 148% |
| 1970 | 0.18% | 5.3% | 2981% |
| 1980 | 4.17% | 13.56% | 325% |
| 1990 | 2.08% | 3.19% | 154% |
| 2000 | -1.13% | 1.67% | — |
| 2010 | 5.34% | 1.53% | 29% |
| 2020 | 3.19% | 0.48% | 15% |
| 2025 | 2.04% | 0.94% | 46% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia move above France in Inflation?
In 1973. Saudi Arabia’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do France and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 2.04% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 46% 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: