Inflation ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Uruguay (23.95%). A total of 95 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Uruguay, stood at 23.95%. The twentieth economy, Netherlands, reported 7.48% — a 3.2× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 95 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 23.95% |
| 2 | Philippines | 21.4% |
| 3 | Chile | 20.05% |
| 4 | Turkiye | 19.01% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 16% |
| 6 | Seychelles | 14.6% |
| 7 | South Korea | 13.51% |
| 8 | Israel | 11.97% |
| 9 | Portugal | 11.95% |
| 10 | Colombia | 11.94% |
| 11 | New Zealand | 10.39% |
| 12 | Haiti | 9.58% |
| 13 | Ghana | 9.56% |
| 14 | Ecuador | 9.52% |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 9.44% |
| 16 | Fiji | 9.14% |
| 17 | Ireland | 8.96% |
| 18 | St. Lucia | 8.39% |
| 19 | Spain | 8.24% |
| 20 | Netherlands | 7.48% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | #18 | #47 |
| Philippines | #65 | #136 |
| Chile | #20 | #55 |
| Turkiye | #3 | #5 |
| Nigeria | #6 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1971?
Uruguay, with 23.95% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
95 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.