Inflation ranking 1963 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1963, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Indonesia (145.91%). A total of 68 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Indonesia, stood at 145.91%. The twentieth economy, Finland, reported 5% — a 29× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 68 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1963) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 145.91% |
| 2 | Colombia | 26.36% |
| 3 | Uruguay | 21.25% |
| 4 | South Korea | 20.69% |
| 5 | Iceland | 12.93% |
| 6 | Spain | 8.74% |
| 7 | Dominican Republic | 8.58% |
| 8 | Italy | 7.45% |
| 9 | Gabon | 7.16% |
| 10 | Japan | 6.71% |
| 11 | Israel | 6.58% |
| 12 | Turkiye | 6.36% |
| 13 | Denmark | 6.11% |
| 14 | Peru | 6.07% |
| 15 | Ecuador | 5.94% |
| 16 | Morocco | 5.7% |
| 17 | Philippines | 5.63% |
| 18 | Burkina Faso | 5.57% |
| 19 | France | 5% |
| 20 | Finland | 5% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1963 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1963 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | #44 | #131 |
| Colombia | #12 | #44 |
| Uruguay | #13 | #47 |
| South Korea | #42 | #126 |
| Iceland | #15 | #56 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1963?
Indonesia, with 145.91% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
68 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1963. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.