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India vs Italy Inflation
India moved above Italy in 1964. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 132% of India’s Inflation; today the figure is about 64%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (100%).
| Year | India | Italy | Italy as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78% | 2.35% | 132% |
| 1970 | 5.09% | 4.97% | 98% |
| 1980 | 11.35% | 21.06% | 186% |
| 1990 | 8.97% | 6.46% | 72% |
| 2000 | 4.01% | 2.54% | 63% |
| 2010 | 11.99% | 1.53% | 13% |
| 2020 | 6.62% | -0.14% | — |
| 2025 | 2.4% | 1.53% | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above Italy in Inflation?
In 1964. India’s published Inflation rose above Italy’s that year.
How do India and Italy compare today?
India is ahead: 2.4% against 1.53% — the trailing economy stands at about 64% 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: