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Italy vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
Saudi Arabia moved above Italy in 1968. In 1964 Italy stood at roughly 211% of Saudi Arabia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 75%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (95%).
| Year | Italy | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.8% | 2.35% | 84% |
| 1970 | 0.18% | 4.97% | 2795% |
| 1980 | 4.17% | 21.06% | 505% |
| 1990 | 2.08% | 6.46% | 311% |
| 2000 | -1.13% | 2.54% | — |
| 2010 | 5.34% | 1.53% | 29% |
| 2020 | 3.19% | -0.14% | — |
| 2025 | 2.04% | 1.53% | 75% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia move above Italy in Inflation?
In 1968. Saudi Arabia’s published Inflation rose above Italy’s that year.
How do Italy and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 2.04% against 1.53% — the trailing economy stands at about 75% 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: