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India vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
India moved above Saudi Arabia in 1969. In 1964 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 21% of India’s Inflation; today the figure is about 85%, and the pair was closest in 1973 (97%).
| Year | India | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78% | 2.8% | 157% |
| 1970 | 5.09% | 0.18% | 3% |
| 1980 | 11.35% | 4.17% | 37% |
| 1990 | 8.97% | 2.08% | 23% |
| 2000 | 4.01% | -1.13% | — |
| 2010 | 11.99% | 5.34% | 45% |
| 2020 | 6.62% | 3.19% | 48% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | 2.04% | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above Saudi Arabia in Inflation?
In 1969. India’s published Inflation rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do India and Saudi Arabia compare today?
India is ahead: 2.4% against 2.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 85% 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: