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France vs Switzerland Inflation
France moved above Switzerland in 1965. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 35% of France’s Inflation; today the figure is about 16%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (100%).
| Year | France | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.14% | 1.44% | 35% |
| 1970 | 5.3% | 3.62% | 68% |
| 1980 | 13.56% | 4.02% | 30% |
| 1990 | 3.19% | 5.4% | 169% |
| 2000 | 1.67% | 1.56% | 93% |
| 2010 | 1.53% | 0.69% | 45% |
| 2020 | 0.48% | -0.73% | — |
| 2025 | 0.94% | 0.15% | 16% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Switzerland in Inflation?
In 1965. France’s published Inflation rose above Switzerland’s that year.
How do France and Switzerland compare today?
France is ahead: 0.94% against 0.15% — the trailing economy stands at about 16% 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: