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UK vs Spain Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Spain in 1961. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 117% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 69%, and the pair was closest in 1998 (101%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Spain | Spain as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 1.18% | 117% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 5.73% | 90% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 15.56% | 87% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 6.72% | 83% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 3.43% | 290% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 1.8% | 72% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | -0.32% | — |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.67% | 69% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Spain in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Spain’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Spain compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 69% 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: