Inflation across major economies: compare like with like
A same-year view of consumer-price inflation across six selected economies.
Scope of the note
The selection covers the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, India and the United Arab Emirates. It is an illustrative comparison, not a complete global ranking. The table uses one annual indicator and one year throughout.
The evidence · 2024
Inflation · %
| Economy | Observation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2.95% | 2024 |
| United Kingdom | 3.27% | 2024 |
| Germany | 2.26% | 2024 |
| Japan | 2.74% | 2024 |
| India | 4.95% | 2024 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.66% | 2024 |
World Bank · WDI · Source updated: 2026-11-11. Snapshot retrieved: 2026-11-13. Missing values are shown explicitly.
Prices versus inflation
An inflation rate describes the change in a price index, not the absolute cost of living. A country with lower inflation is not necessarily cheaper. Consumption baskets, weights, subsidies and statistical methods can differ between countries.
From annual context to market events
Annual data provides historical context. To assess a new monthly release, separately examine the period, consensus, prior revisions and observed market response. These historical observations do not document a real-time trading opportunity.
Sources & methodology
This is a historical data note, not breaking news. Values are taken from the stored World Bank snapshot; no missing observations are estimated. The selection of countries and the reporting year are stated explicitly.
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