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India vs Switzerland Inflation
India moved above Switzerland in 1961. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 81% of India’s Inflation; today the figure is about 6%, and the pair was closest in 1972 (103%).
| Year | India | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78% | 1.44% | 81% |
| 1970 | 5.09% | 3.62% | 71% |
| 1980 | 11.35% | 4.02% | 35% |
| 1990 | 8.97% | 5.4% | 60% |
| 2000 | 4.01% | 1.56% | 39% |
| 2010 | 11.99% | 0.69% | 6% |
| 2020 | 6.62% | -0.73% | — |
| 2025 | 2.4% | 0.15% | 6% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above Switzerland in Inflation?
In 1961. India’s published Inflation rose above Switzerland’s that year.
How do India and Switzerland compare today?
India is ahead: 2.4% against 0.15% — the trailing economy stands at about 6% 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: