Brazil vs Japan: Inflation Comparison
Compare cumulative inflation, annual rates and purchasing power between Brazil and Japan from 2000 to 2025, based on World Bank CPI data.
Cumulative inflation in Brazil was 221.4% between 2000 and 2025, according to World Bank CPI data (FP.CPI.TOTL).
Over the same period, cumulative inflation in Japan was 11.4%.
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Year-by-Year Comparison
| Year | Brazil CPI | Brazil (Change) | Japan CPI | Japan (Change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.53 | - | 102.67 | - |
| 2001 | 56.12 | +6.8% | 101.91 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 60.87 | +8.5% | 100.97 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 69.82 | +14.7% | 100.71 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 74.43 | +6.6% | 100.70 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 79.54 | +6.9% | 100.41 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 82.87 | +4.2% | 100.66 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 85.89 | +3.6% | 100.72 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 90.77 | +5.7% | 102.12 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 95.20 | +4.9% | 100.73 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | +5.0% | 100.00 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 106.64 | +6.6% | 99.73 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 112.40 | +5.4% | 99.68 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 119.37 | +6.2% | 100.02 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 126.93 | +6.3% | 102.78 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 138.39 | +9.0% | 103.59 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 150.48 | +8.7% | 103.46 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 155.67 | +3.4% | 103.96 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 161.37 | +3.7% | 104.99 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 167.40 | +3.7% | 105.48 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 129.01 | -22.9% | 101.09 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 141.99 | +10.1% | 101.30 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 150.21 | +5.8% | 107.84 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 157.15 | +4.6% | 111.36 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 164.74 | +4.8% | 114.41 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 168.82 | +2.5% | - | - |
Inflation by Decade: Brazil vs Japan
| Year | Brazil (Total Inflation) | Brazil (Avg Annual Rate) | Japan (Total Inflation) | Japan (Avg Annual Rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | - | - | +61.1% | 5.44% |
| 1970s | - | - | +119.1% | 9.11% |
| 1980s | +8,199,905.9% | 251.54% | +18.9% | 1.94% |
| 1990s | +5,497,210.0% | 236.27% | +9.3% | 1.00% |
| 2000s | +81.2% | 6.83% | -1.9% | -0.21% |
| 2010s | +67.4% | 5.89% | +5.5% | 0.60% |
| 2020s | +30.9% | 5.53% | +13.2% | 3.14% |
The inflation gap between Brazil and Japan widened to 209.9 percentage points from 2000 to 2025.
R$100 in Brazil in 2000 lost roughly the same relative value as ¥34.68 in Japan.
Brazil's highest annual inflation was 14.7% in 2003; Japan's was 6.5% in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which had higher inflation, Brazil or Japan?
Between 2000 and 2025, Brazil had higher cumulative inflation (221.38%) than Japan (11.44%), according to World Bank CPI data.
What was cumulative inflation in Brazil from 2000 to 2025?
Prices in Brazil rose 221.38% cumulatively, an average of 4.78% per year.
What was cumulative inflation in Japan from 2000 to 2025?
Prices in Japan rose 11.44% cumulatively, an average of 0.45% per year.
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Between 2000 and 2025, Japan had lower cumulative inflation (11.4%) than Brazil (221.4%).