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Japan vs Spain Inflation
Japan moved above Spain in 1963. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 33% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 84%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (101%).
| Year | Japan | Spain | Spain as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 1.18% | 33% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 5.73% | 83% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 15.56% | 200% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 6.72% | 218% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | 3.43% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 1.8% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | -0.32% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 2.67% | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above Spain in Inflation?
In 1963. Japan’s published Inflation rose above Spain’s that year.
How do Japan and Spain compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 84% 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: