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India vs Brazil Inflation
Brazil moved above India in 1997. In 1981 India stood at roughly 13% of Brazil’s Inflation; today the figure is about 48%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (100%).
| Year | India | Brazil | Brazil as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 101.73% | 1.78% | 2% |
| 1970 | 101.73% | 5.09% | 5% |
| 1980 | 101.73% | 11.35% | 11% |
| 1990 | 2,947.73% | 8.97% | 0% |
| 2000 | 7.04% | 4.01% | 57% |
| 2010 | 5.04% | 11.99% | 238% |
| 2020 | 3.21% | 6.62% | 206% |
| 2025 | 5.02% | 2.4% | 48% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above India in Inflation?
In 1997. Brazil’s published Inflation rose above India’s that year.
How do India and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.02% against 2.4% — the trailing economy stands at about 48% 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: