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UK vs India Inflation
United Kingdom moved above India in 1961. In 1960 India stood at roughly 177% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 62%, and the pair was closest in 1982 (92%).
| Year | United Kingdom | India | India as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 1.78% | 177% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 5.09% | 80% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 11.35% | 63% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 8.97% | 111% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 4.01% | 339% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 11.99% | 481% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 6.62% | 669% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.4% | 62% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above India in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above India’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and India compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 2.4% — the trailing economy stands at about 62% 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: