Inflation ranking 1965 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1965, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Indonesia (306.76%). A total of 76 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Indonesia, stood at 306.76%. The twentieth economy, Finland, reported 4.94% — a 62× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 76 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1965) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 306.76% |
| 2 | Uruguay | 56.56% |
| 3 | Ghana | 26.44% |
| 4 | Myanmar | 17.69% |
| 5 | Peru | 16.39% |
| 6 | Egypt | 14.84% |
| 7 | South Korea | 13.55% |
| 8 | Spain | 13.21% |
| 9 | Libya | 11.42% |
| 10 | India | 9.47% |
| 11 | Nepal | 8.47% |
| 12 | Israel | 7.71% |
| 13 | Colombia | 7.59% |
| 14 | Iceland | 7.32% |
| 15 | Japan | 6.66% |
| 16 | Pakistan | 5.57% |
| 17 | Denmark | 5.45% |
| 18 | Sweden | 5.01% |
| 19 | Ireland | 4.99% |
| 20 | Finland | 4.94% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1965 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1965 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | #50 | #131 |
| Uruguay | #15 | #47 |
| Ghana | #7 | #13 |
| Myanmar | #12 | #24 |
| Peru | #56 | #139 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1965?
Indonesia, with 306.76% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
76 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1965. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.