GDP Deflator Calculator
Divide nominal GDP by real GDP and scale to 100 to find the GDP deflator, a broad measure of economy-wide prices.
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Enter nominal and real GDP to see the GDP deflator.
Worked example
With these example inputs:
- Nominal GDP$22,000
- Real GDP$20,000
GDP deflator: 110
- As a percentage110.0%
- If the first figure were 10% higher121
Frequently asked questions
How is the GDP deflator calculated?
Divide nominal GDP by real GDP and multiply by 100. Nominal of 22,000 over real of 20,000 gives a deflator of 110.
What does the GDP deflator tell you?
It is a price index for all goods and services in the economy. A value of 110 means prices are 10% higher than in the base year, where the deflator equals 100.