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UK vs Switzerland Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Switzerland in 1961. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 143% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 4%, and the pair was closest in 1962 (103%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 1.44% | 143% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 3.62% | 57% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 4.02% | 22% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 5.4% | 67% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 1.56% | 132% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 0.69% | 28% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | -0.73% | — |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 0.15% | 4% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Switzerland in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Switzerland’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Switzerland compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 0.15% — the trailing economy stands at about 4% 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: