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UK vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Saudi Arabia in 1973. In 1964 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 85% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 52%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (108%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 2.8% | 279% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 0.18% | 3% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 4.17% | 23% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 2.08% | 26% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | -1.13% | — |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 5.34% | 214% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 3.19% | 322% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.04% | 52% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Saudi Arabia in Inflation?
In 1973. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 2.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 52% 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: