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Japan vs India Inflation
Japan moved above India in 1964. In 1960 India stood at roughly 50% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 76%, and the pair was closest in 1977 (102%).
| Year | Japan | India | India as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 1.78% | 50% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 5.09% | 74% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 11.35% | 146% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 8.97% | 291% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | 4.01% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 11.99% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | 6.62% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 2.4% | 76% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above India in Inflation?
In 1964. Japan’s published Inflation rose above India’s that year.
How do Japan and India compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 2.4% — the trailing economy stands at about 76% 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: