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Germany vs Australia Inflation
Australia moved above Germany in 1961. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 41% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 76%, and the pair was closest in 1961 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Australia | Australia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 1.54% | 41% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 3.45% | 100% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 5.44% | 54% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 2.7% | 37% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | 1.44% | 32% |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 1.1% | 38% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | 0.14% | 17% |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 2.17% | 76% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Germany in Inflation?
In 1961. Australia’s published Inflation rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 2.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 76% 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: