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Italy vs Australia Inflation
Australia moved above Italy in 1962. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 63% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 53%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (100%).
| Year | Italy | Australia | Australia as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 2.35% | 63% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 4.97% | 144% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 21.06% | 208% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 6.46% | 88% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | 2.54% | 57% |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 1.53% | 52% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | -0.14% | — |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 1.53% | 53% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Italy in Inflation?
In 1962. Australia’s published Inflation rose above Italy’s that year.
How do Italy and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 1.53% — the trailing economy stands at about 53% 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: