Inflation ranking 1981 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1981, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Israel (116.8%). A total of 114 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1981) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | 116.8% |
| 2 | Ghana | 116.5% |
| 3 | Brazil | 101.73% |
| 4 | Peru | 75.43% |
| 5 | Iceland | 51.79% |
| 6 | Slovenia | 42.62% |
| 7 | Turkiye | 37.61% |
| 8 | Costa Rica | 37.06% |
| 9 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 35.41% |
| 10 | Uruguay | 34.05% |
| 11 | Bolivia | 32.13% |
| 12 | Madagascar | 30.54% |
| 13 | Mexico | 27.93% |
| 14 | Colombia | 27.45% |
| 15 | Vanuatu | 26.85% |
| 16 | Tanzania | 25.65% |
| 17 | Sudan | 24.58% |
| 18 | Greece | 24.51% |
| 19 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 24.2% |
| 20 | Niger | 22.91% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1981 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1981 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #47 | #95 |
| Ghana | #9 | #13 |
| Brazil | #20 | #46 |
| Peru | #79 | #139 |
| Iceland | #27 | #57 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1981?
Israel, with 116.8% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
114 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1981. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.