Inflation ranking 1974 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1974, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Chile (504.74%). A total of 100 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Chile, stood at 504.74%. The twentieth economy, Paraguay, reported 25.23% — a 20× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 100 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1974) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | 504.74% |
| 2 | Uruguay | 77.21% |
| 3 | Bolivia | 62.84% |
| 4 | Iceland | 42.52% |
| 5 | Indonesia | 40.49% |
| 6 | Israel | 39.68% |
| 7 | Barbados | 38.92% |
| 8 | Dominica | 34.38% |
| 9 | St. Lucia | 34.22% |
| 10 | Philippines | 34.16% |
| 11 | Rwanda | 31.09% |
| 12 | Costa Rica | 30.07% |
| 13 | DR Congo | 29.47% |
| 14 | Mauritius | 29.12% |
| 15 | India | 28.6% |
| 16 | Jamaica | 27.16% |
| 17 | Pakistan | 26.66% |
| 18 | Greece | 26.56% |
| 19 | Sudan | 26.16% |
| 20 | Paraguay | 25.23% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1974 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1974 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | #23 | #55 |
| Uruguay | #18 | #47 |
| Bolivia | #7 | #11 |
| Iceland | #24 | #56 |
| Indonesia | #65 | #131 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1974?
Chile, with 504.74% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
100 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1974. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.