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UK vs Italy Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Italy in 1961. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 234% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 39%, and the pair was closest in 1976 (100%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Italy | Italy as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 2.35% | 234% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 4.97% | 78% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 21.06% | 117% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 6.46% | 80% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 2.54% | 215% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 1.53% | 61% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | -0.14% | — |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 1.53% | 39% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Italy in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Italy’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Italy compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 1.53% — the trailing economy stands at about 39% 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: