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Japan vs Turkiye Inflation
Turkiye moved above Japan in 1961. In 1960 Japan stood at roughly 63% of Turkiye’s Inflation; today the figure is about 9%, and the pair was closest in 1974 (97%).
| Year | Japan | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.66% | 3.57% | 63% |
| 1970 | 7.92% | 6.92% | 87% |
| 1980 | 94.26% | 7.78% | 8% |
| 1990 | 60.3% | 3.08% | 5% |
| 2000 | 54.92% | -0.68% | — |
| 2010 | 8.57% | -0.73% | — |
| 2020 | 12.28% | -0.02% | — |
| 2025 | 34.88% | 3.17% | 9% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Japan in Inflation?
In 1961. Turkiye’s published Inflation rose above Japan’s that year.
How do Japan and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 34.88% against 3.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 9% 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: