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Japan vs Brazil Inflation
Brazil has posted the higher Inflation in every published year. In 1981 Japan stood at roughly 5% of Brazil’s Inflation; today the figure is about 63%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (71%).
| Year | Japan | Brazil | Brazil as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 101.73% | 3.57% | 4% |
| 1970 | 101.73% | 6.92% | 7% |
| 1980 | 101.73% | 7.78% | 8% |
| 1990 | 2,947.73% | 3.08% | 0% |
| 2000 | 7.04% | -0.68% | — |
| 2010 | 5.04% | -0.73% | — |
| 2020 | 3.21% | -0.02% | — |
| 2025 | 5.02% | 3.17% | 63% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Japan in Inflation?
It has not come to that. Brazil has posted the higher Inflation in every published year (1981–2025).
How do Japan and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.02% against 3.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 63% 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: