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Germany vs France Inflation
Germany moved above France in 1965. In 1960 France stood at roughly 269% of Germany’s Inflation; today the figure is about 43%, and the pair was closest in 2011 (102%).
| Year | Germany | France | France as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.54% | 4.14% | 269% |
| 1970 | 3.45% | 5.3% | 154% |
| 1980 | 5.44% | 13.56% | 249% |
| 1990 | 2.7% | 3.19% | 118% |
| 2000 | 1.44% | 1.67% | 116% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | 1.53% | 139% |
| 2020 | 0.14% | 0.48% | 330% |
| 2025 | 2.17% | 0.94% | 43% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany move above France in Inflation?
In 1965. Germany’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do Germany and France compare today?
Germany is ahead: 2.17% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 43% 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: