Inflation ranking 1960 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1960, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Indonesia (39.59%). A total of 63 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Indonesia, stood at 39.59%. The twentieth economy, Japan, reported 3.57% — a 11× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 63 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1960) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 39.59% |
| 2 | Uruguay | 38.5% |
| 3 | Bolivia | 11.53% |
| 4 | Iran | 9.82% |
| 5 | Peru | 8.66% |
| 6 | Paraguay | 8.18% |
| 7 | South Korea | 7.97% |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 7.79% |
| 9 | Myanmar | 7.39% |
| 10 | Pakistan | 6.95% |
| 11 | Colombia | 5.81% |
| 12 | Turkiye | 5.66% |
| 13 | Nigeria | 5.44% |
| 14 | Syria | 5.12% |
| 15 | Mexico | 4.93% |
| 16 | Philippines | 4.15% |
| 17 | Sweden | 4.14% |
| 18 | France | 4.14% |
| 19 | Australia | 3.73% |
| 20 | Japan | 3.57% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1960 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1960 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | #42 | #131 |
| Uruguay | #12 | #47 |
| Bolivia | #6 | #11 |
| Iran | #2 | #4 |
| Peru | #46 | #139 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1960?
Indonesia, with 39.59% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
63 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1960. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.