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UK vs France Inflation
United Kingdom moved above France in 1961. In 1960 France stood at roughly 413% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 24%, and the pair was closest in 1964 (98%).
| Year | United Kingdom | France | France as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 4.14% | 413% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 5.3% | 83% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 13.56% | 75% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 3.19% | 40% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 1.67% | 141% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 1.53% | 62% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 0.48% | 48% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 0.94% | 24% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above France in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and France compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 24% 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: