Inflation ranking 1973 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1973, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Chile (352.81%). A total of 99 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Chile, stood at 352.81%. The twentieth economy, DR Congo, reported 15.64% — a 23× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 99 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1973) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | 352.81% |
| 2 | Uruguay | 97% |
| 3 | Bolivia | 31.49% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 31.04% |
| 5 | Myanmar | 25.2% |
| 6 | Pakistan | 23.07% |
| 7 | Haiti | 22.74% |
| 8 | Colombia | 22.53% |
| 9 | Iceland | 21.35% |
| 10 | Syria | 20.36% |
| 11 | Israel | 20.03% |
| 12 | Singapore | 19.64% |
| 13 | Seychelles | 18.24% |
| 14 | Ghana | 17.68% |
| 15 | Jamaica | 17.68% |
| 16 | India | 16.94% |
| 17 | Barbados | 16.86% |
| 18 | Philippines | 16.58% |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | 16.51% |
| 20 | DR Congo | 15.64% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1973 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1973 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | #22 | #55 |
| Uruguay | #18 | #47 |
| Bolivia | #7 | #11 |
| Indonesia | #64 | #131 |
| Myanmar | #14 | #24 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1973?
Chile, with 352.81% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
99 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1973. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.