Spain vs Germany: Inflation Comparison

Compare cumulative inflation, annual rates and purchasing power between Spain and Germany from 2000 to 2026, based on World Bank CPI data.

Cumulative inflation in Spain was 73.2% between 2000 and 2026, according to World Bank CPI data (FP.CPI.TOTL).

Over the same period, cumulative inflation in Germany was 49.1%.

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Spain

EUR
+73.2% Total Inflation
2.32% Avg Annual Rate
-42.3% Purchasing Power Lost
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Germany

EUR
+49.1% Total Inflation
1.61% Avg Annual Rate
-32.9% Purchasing Power Lost
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Germany had lower cumulative inflation — 24.1 percentage points less than the other country.

CPI Comparison Chart

Year-by-Year Comparison

Year Spain CPI Spain (Change) Germany CPI Germany (Change)
2000 75.93 - 85.70 -
2001 78.65 +3.6% 87.40 +2.0%
2002 81.06 +3.1% 88.64 +1.4%
2003 83.53 +3.0% 89.56 +1.0%
2004 86.06 +3.0% 91.05 +1.7%
2005 88.96 +3.4% 92.46 +1.5%
2006 92.09 +3.5% 93.92 +1.6%
2007 94.66 +2.8% 96.07 +2.3%
2008 98.52 +4.1% 98.60 +2.6%
2009 98.23 -0.3% 98.91 +0.3%
2010 100.00 +1.8% 100.00 +1.1%
2011 103.20 +3.2% 102.08 +2.1%
2012 105.72 +2.4% 104.13 +2.0%
2013 107.21 +1.4% 105.69 +1.5%
2014 107.05 -0.2% 106.65 +0.9%
2015 106.51 -0.5% 107.20 +0.5%
2016 106.30 -0.2% 107.73 +0.5%
2017 108.38 +2.0% 109.35 +1.5%
2018 110.19 +1.7% 111.25 +1.7%
2019 110.96 +0.7% 112.85 +1.4%
2020 110.60 -0.3% 105.22 -6.8%
2021 114.02 +3.1% 110.38 +4.9%
2022 123.59 +8.4% 119.34 +8.1%
2023 127.96 +3.5% 123.77 +3.7%
2024 131.51 +2.8% 127.04 +2.6%
2025 - - 127.78 +0.6%

Inflation by Decade: Spain vs Germany

Year-by-year CPI and inflation for Spain and Germany, 2000–2026
Year Spain (Total Inflation) Spain (Avg Annual Rate) Germany (Total Inflation) Germany (Avg Annual Rate)
1960s +70.1% 6.08% +24.7% 2.49%
1970s +258.5% 15.24% +55.6% 5.03%
1980s +128.2% 9.60% +25.9% 2.59%
1990s +41.5% 3.93% +25.2% 2.53%
2000s +29.4% 2.90% +15.4% 1.61%
2010s +11.0% 1.16% +12.9% 1.35%
2020s +18.9% 4.42% +21.4% 3.96%

The inflation gap between Spain and Germany widened to 24.1 percentage points from 2000 to 2026.

€100 in Spain in 2000 lost roughly the same relative value as €86.09 in Germany.

Spain's highest annual inflation was 8.4% in 2022; Germany's was 8.1% in 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which had higher inflation, Spain or Germany?

Between 2000 and 2026, Spain had higher cumulative inflation (73.2%) than Germany (49.1%), according to World Bank CPI data.

What was cumulative inflation in Spain from 2000 to 2026?

Prices in Spain rose 73.2% cumulatively, an average of 2.32% per year.

What was cumulative inflation in Germany from 2000 to 2026?

Prices in Germany rose 49.1% cumulatively, an average of 1.61% per year.

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Between 2000 and 2026, Germany had lower cumulative inflation (49.1%) than Spain (73.2%).