Inflation ranking 1977 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1977, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Ghana (116.45%). A total of 105 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1977) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 116.45% |
| 2 | Chile | 91.95% |
| 3 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 68.95% |
| 4 | Uruguay | 58.2% |
| 5 | Peru | 38.05% |
| 6 | Israel | 34.62% |
| 7 | Colombia | 33.8% |
| 8 | Portugal | 31.02% |
| 9 | Iceland | 30.32% |
| 10 | Burkina Faso | 29.99% |
| 11 | Mexico | 29.06% |
| 12 | Cote d'Ivoire | 27.42% |
| 13 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 27.29% |
| 14 | Turkiye | 25.99% |
| 15 | Spain | 24.54% |
| 16 | Niger | 23.25% |
| 17 | Togo | 22.46% |
| 18 | Eswatini | 20.81% |
| 19 | Grenada | 18.46% |
| 20 | Bahrain | 17.73% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1977 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1977 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | #8 | #13 |
| Chile | #24 | #56 |
| Congo, Dem. Rep. | #45 | #98 |
| Uruguay | #19 | #48 |
| Peru | #74 | #139 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1977?
Ghana, with 116.45% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
105 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1977. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.