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Spain vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
Spain moved above Saudi Arabia in 1969. In 1964 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 40% of Spain’s Inflation; today the figure is about 76%, and the pair was closest in 2021 (101%).
| Year | Spain | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.18% | 2.8% | 238% |
| 1970 | 5.73% | 0.18% | 3% |
| 1980 | 15.56% | 4.17% | 27% |
| 1990 | 6.72% | 2.08% | 31% |
| 2000 | 3.43% | -1.13% | — |
| 2010 | 1.8% | 5.34% | 297% |
| 2020 | -0.32% | 3.19% | — |
| 2025 | 2.67% | 2.04% | 76% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above Saudi Arabia in Inflation?
In 1969. Spain’s published Inflation rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Spain and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Spain is ahead: 2.67% against 2.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 76% 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: