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Japan vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
Japan moved above Saudi Arabia in 1973. In 1964 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 74% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 64%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (102%).
| Year | Japan | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 2.8% | 78% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 0.18% | 3% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 4.17% | 54% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 2.08% | 67% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | -1.13% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 5.34% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | 3.19% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 2.04% | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above Saudi Arabia in Inflation?
In 1973. Japan’s published Inflation rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Japan and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 2.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 64% 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: