Inflation ranking 1969 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1969, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (21.74%). A total of 89 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Iceland, stood at 21.74%. The twentieth economy, Jamaica, reported 6.3% — a 3.4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 89 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 21.74% |
| 2 | Uruguay | 20.97% |
| 3 | Tanzania | 16.42% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 15.48% |
| 5 | Sudan | 12.61% |
| 6 | South Korea | 12.39% |
| 7 | Suriname | 11.27% |
| 8 | Niger | 10.65% |
| 9 | Nigeria | 10.16% |
| 10 | Libya | 9.79% |
| 11 | Burkina Faso | 9.66% |
| 12 | The Bahamas | 8.94% |
| 13 | Portugal | 8.78% |
| 14 | Sri Lanka | 7.46% |
| 15 | Netherlands | 7.42% |
| 16 | Ireland | 7.42% |
| 17 | Ghana | 7.32% |
| 18 | Colombia | 6.98% |
| 19 | Ecuador | 6.33% |
| 20 | Jamaica | 6.3% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1969 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1969 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #20 | #56 |
| Uruguay | #18 | #47 |
| Tanzania | #31 | #87 |
| Indonesia | #58 | #131 |
| Sudan | #1 | #1 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1969?
Iceland, with 21.74% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
89 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1969. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.