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Japan vs Italy Inflation
Japan moved above Italy in 1963. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 66% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 48%, and the pair was closest in 1967 (94%).
| Year | Japan | Italy | Italy as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 2.35% | 66% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 4.97% | 72% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 21.06% | 271% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 6.46% | 210% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | 2.54% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 1.53% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | -0.14% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 1.53% | 48% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above Italy in Inflation?
In 1963. Japan’s published Inflation rose above Italy’s that year.
How do Japan and Italy compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 1.53% — the trailing economy stands at about 48% 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: