Inflation ranking 1978 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1978, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Ghana (73.09%). A total of 105 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Ghana, stood at 73.09%. The twentieth economy, Kenya, reported 16.93% — a 4.3× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 105 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1978) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 73.09% |
| 2 | Turkiye | 61.9% |
| 3 | Peru | 57.85% |
| 4 | Israel | 50.55% |
| 5 | DR Congo | 48.77% |
| 6 | Uruguay | 44.55% |
| 7 | Iceland | 43.75% |
| 8 | Chile | 40.09% |
| 9 | Jamaica | 34.9% |
| 10 | Libya | 29.38% |
| 11 | Burundi | 23.9% |
| 12 | Nigeria | 21.71% |
| 13 | Portugal | 21.04% |
| 14 | Spain | 19.77% |
| 15 | Sudan | 19.23% |
| 16 | Grenada | 18.14% |
| 17 | Colombia | 17.76% |
| 18 | Algeria | 17.52% |
| 19 | Mexico | 17.46% |
| 20 | Kenya | 16.93% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1978 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1978 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | #8 | #13 |
| Turkiye | #3 | #5 |
| Peru | #74 | #139 |
| Israel | #42 | #95 |
| DR Congo | #45 | #99 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1978?
Ghana, with 73.09% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
105 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1978. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.