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Germany vs India Inflation
India moved above Germany in 1961. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 86% of India’s Inflation; today the figure is about 91%, and the pair was closest in 1963 (101%).
| Year | Germany | India | India as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78% | 1.54% | 86% |
| 1970 | 5.09% | 3.45% | 68% |
| 1980 | 11.35% | 5.44% | 48% |
| 1990 | 8.97% | 2.7% | 30% |
| 2000 | 4.01% | 1.44% | 36% |
| 2010 | 11.99% | 1.1% | 9% |
| 2020 | 6.62% | 0.14% | 2% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | 2.17% | 91% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above Germany in Inflation?
In 1961. India’s published Inflation rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and India compare today?
India is ahead: 2.4% against 2.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 91% 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: