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Japan vs UK Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Japan in 1969. In 1960 Japan stood at roughly 356% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 82%, and the pair was closest in 1969 (96%).
| Year | Japan | United Kingdom | UK as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 3.57% | 356% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 6.92% | 109% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 7.78% | 43% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 3.08% | 38% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | -0.68% | — |
| 2010 | 2.49% | -0.73% | — |
| 2020 | 0.99% | -0.02% | — |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 3.17% | 82% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Japan in Inflation?
In 1969. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Japan’s that year.
How do Japan and United Kingdom compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 3.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 82% 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: