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Saudi Arabia vs Switzerland Inflation
Saudi Arabia moved above Switzerland in 1969. In 1964 Switzerland stood at roughly 110% of Saudi Arabia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 8%, and the pair was closest in 1980 (96%).
| Year | Saudi Arabia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.8% | 1.44% | 51% |
| 1970 | 0.18% | 3.62% | 2034% |
| 1980 | 4.17% | 4.02% | 96% |
| 1990 | 2.08% | 5.4% | 260% |
| 2000 | -1.13% | 1.56% | — |
| 2010 | 5.34% | 0.69% | 13% |
| 2020 | 3.19% | -0.73% | — |
| 2025 | 2.04% | 0.15% | 8% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia move above Switzerland in Inflation?
In 1969. Saudi Arabia’s published Inflation rose above Switzerland’s that year.
How do Saudi Arabia and Switzerland compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 2.04% against 0.15% — the trailing economy stands at about 8% 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: