Inflation ranking 1979 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1979, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: DR Congo (101.05%). A total of 103 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, DR Congo, stood at 101.05%. The twentieth economy, Philippines, reported 17.53% — a 5.8× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 103 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1979) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 101.05% |
| 2 | Israel | 78.31% |
| 3 | Uruguay | 66.84% |
| 4 | Peru | 66.69% |
| 5 | Turkiye | 63.54% |
| 6 | Ghana | 54.44% |
| 7 | Iceland | 44.44% |
| 8 | Burundi | 36.54% |
| 9 | Chile | 33.39% |
| 10 | Sudan | 31.14% |
| 11 | Jamaica | 29.08% |
| 12 | Paraguay | 28.16% |
| 13 | Colombia | 24.13% |
| 14 | Portugal | 21.9% |
| 15 | Grenada | 20.88% |
| 16 | Bolivia | 19.72% |
| 17 | Greece | 19.09% |
| 18 | South Korea | 18.32% |
| 19 | Mexico | 18.19% |
| 20 | Philippines | 17.53% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1979 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1979 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | #45 | #99 |
| Israel | #42 | #95 |
| Uruguay | #19 | #47 |
| Peru | #73 | #139 |
| Turkiye | #3 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1979?
DR Congo, with 101.05% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
103 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1979. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.