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Japan vs Australia Inflation
Japan moved above Australia in 1961. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 104% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 91%, and the pair was closest in 1991 (98%).
| Year | Japan | Australia | Australia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 3.73% | 104% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 3.44% | 50% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 10.14% | 130% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 7.33% | 238% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | 4.46% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 2.92% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | 0.85% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 2.87% | 91% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above Australia in Inflation?
In 1961. Japan’s published Inflation rose above Australia’s that year.
How do Japan and Australia compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 2.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 91% 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: