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India vs Australia Inflation
Australia moved above India in 1962. In 1960 India stood at roughly 48% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 83%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (101%).
| Year | India | Australia | Australia as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 1.78% | 48% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 5.09% | 148% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 11.35% | 112% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 8.97% | 122% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | 4.01% | 90% |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 11.99% | 411% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | 6.62% | 782% |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 2.4% | 83% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above India in Inflation?
In 1962. Australia’s published Inflation rose above India’s that year.
How do India and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 2.4% — the trailing economy stands at about 83% 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: