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UK vs Australia Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Australia in 1961. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 372% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 74%, and the pair was closest in 1973 (99%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Australia | Australia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 3.73% | 372% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 3.44% | 54% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 10.14% | 56% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 7.33% | 91% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 4.46% | 377% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 2.92% | 117% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 0.85% | 86% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.87% | 74% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Australia in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Australia’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Australia compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 2.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 74% 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: