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Japan vs Russia Inflation
Russia has posted the higher Inflation in every published year. In 1993 Japan stood at roughly 0% of Russian Federation’s Inflation; today the figure is about 36%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (56%).
| Year | Japan | Russia | Russia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 874.25% | 3.57% | 0% |
| 1970 | 874.25% | 6.92% | 1% |
| 1980 | 874.25% | 7.78% | 1% |
| 1990 | 874.25% | 3.08% | 0% |
| 2000 | 20.8% | -0.68% | — |
| 2010 | 6.85% | -0.73% | — |
| 2020 | 3.38% | -0.02% | — |
| 2025 | 8.72% | 3.17% | 36% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia move above Japan in Inflation?
It has not come to that. Russia has posted the higher Inflation in every published year (1993–2025).
How do Japan and Russian Federation compare today?
Russia is ahead: 8.72% against 3.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 36% 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: