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Germany vs UK Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Germany in 1961. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 153% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 56%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (96%).
| Year | Germany | United Kingdom | UK as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 1.54% | 153% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 3.45% | 54% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 5.44% | 30% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 2.7% | 33% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 1.44% | 122% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 1.1% | 44% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 0.14% | 15% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.17% | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Germany in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and United Kingdom compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 2.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 56% 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: