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India vs France Inflation
India moved above France in 1964. In 1960 France stood at roughly 233% of India’s Inflation; today the figure is about 39%, and the pair was closest in 1981 (102%).
| Year | India | France | France as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78% | 4.14% | 233% |
| 1970 | 5.09% | 5.3% | 104% |
| 1980 | 11.35% | 13.56% | 120% |
| 1990 | 8.97% | 3.19% | 36% |
| 2000 | 4.01% | 1.67% | 42% |
| 2010 | 11.99% | 1.53% | 13% |
| 2020 | 6.62% | 0.48% | 7% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | 0.94% | 39% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above France in Inflation?
In 1964. India’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do India and France compare today?
India is ahead: 2.4% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 39% 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: