Inflation ranking 1972 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1972, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Chile (77.8%). A total of 97 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1972) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | 77.8% |
| 2 | Uruguay | 76.48% |
| 3 | Fiji | 21.98% |
| 4 | Seychelles | 20.94% |
| 5 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 15.8% |
| 6 | Turkiye | 15.42% |
| 7 | Sudan | 13.55% |
| 8 | Israel | 12.88% |
| 9 | Colombia | 12.44% |
| 10 | Barbados | 11.88% |
| 11 | Korea, Rep. | 11.69% |
| 12 | Portugal | 10.66% |
| 13 | Ghana | 10.07% |
| 14 | Iceland | 9.81% |
| 15 | Niger | 9.75% |
| 16 | Trinidad and Tobago | 9.3% |
| 17 | Paraguay | 9.18% |
| 18 | Gambia, The | 8.7% |
| 19 | Dominican Republic | 8.64% |
| 20 | Ireland | 8.61% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1972 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1972 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | #21 | #56 |
| Uruguay | #18 | #48 |
| Fiji | #95 | #183 |
| Seychelles | #85 | #169 |
| Congo, Dem. Rep. | #42 | #98 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1972?
Chile, with 77.8% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
97 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1972. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.