Inflation ranking 1976 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1976, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Chile (211.92%). A total of 103 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1976) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | 211.92% |
| 2 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 80.39% |
| 3 | Ghana | 56.08% |
| 4 | Uruguay | 50.62% |
| 5 | Peru | 33.48% |
| 6 | Iceland | 31.95% |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 31.56% |
| 8 | Israel | 31.31% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 28.54% |
| 10 | Nigeria | 24.3% |
| 11 | Niger | 23.53% |
| 12 | Bahrain | 22.5% |
| 13 | Myanmar | 22.38% |
| 14 | Portugal | 21.14% |
| 15 | Gabon | 20.17% |
| 16 | Colombia | 19.83% |
| 17 | Indonesia | 19.83% |
| 18 | Ireland | 17.99% |
| 19 | Spain | 17.62% |
| 20 | Turkiye | 17.46% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1976 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1976 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | #24 | #56 |
| Congo, Dem. Rep. | #45 | #98 |
| Ghana | #8 | #13 |
| Uruguay | #19 | #48 |
| Peru | #74 | #139 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1976?
Chile, with 211.92% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
103 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1976. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.