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France vs Spain Inflation
Spain moved above France in 1962. In 1960 France stood at roughly 352% of Spain’s Inflation; today the figure is about 35%, and the pair was closest in 1962 (93%).
| Year | France | Spain | Spain as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.18% | 4.14% | 352% |
| 1970 | 5.73% | 5.3% | 92% |
| 1980 | 15.56% | 13.56% | 87% |
| 1990 | 6.72% | 3.19% | 48% |
| 2000 | 3.43% | 1.67% | 49% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | 1.53% | 85% |
| 2020 | -0.32% | 0.48% | — |
| 2025 | 2.67% | 0.94% | 35% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above France in Inflation?
In 1962. Spain’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do France and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 2.67% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 35% 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: