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Italy vs Spain Inflation
Spain moved above Italy in 1962. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 200% of Spain’s Inflation; today the figure is about 57%, and the pair was closest in 1975 (100%).
| Year | Italy | Spain | Spain as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.18% | 2.35% | 200% |
| 1970 | 5.73% | 4.97% | 87% |
| 1980 | 15.56% | 21.06% | 135% |
| 1990 | 6.72% | 6.46% | 96% |
| 2000 | 3.43% | 2.54% | 74% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | 1.53% | 85% |
| 2020 | -0.32% | -0.14% | — |
| 2025 | 2.67% | 1.53% | 57% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above Italy in Inflation?
In 1962. Spain’s published Inflation rose above Italy’s that year.
How do Italy and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 2.67% against 1.53% — the trailing economy stands at about 57% 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: