Inflation ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bolivia (123.54%). A total of 115 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivia | 123.54% |
| 2 | Israel | 120.36% |
| 3 | Poland | 103.56% |
| 4 | Brazil | 100.54% |
| 5 | Costa Rica | 90.12% |
| 6 | Peru | 64.45% |
| 7 | Mexico | 58.91% |
| 8 | Iceland | 50.24% |
| 9 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 36.7% |
| 10 | Madagascar | 31.79% |
| 11 | Slovenia | 30.11% |
| 12 | Turkiye | 29.14% |
| 13 | Tanzania | 28.93% |
| 14 | Sudan | 25.71% |
| 15 | Colombia | 24.72% |
| 16 | Ghana | 22.3% |
| 17 | Portugal | 21.68% |
| 18 | Greece | 20.99% |
| 19 | Kenya | 20.67% |
| 20 | Uruguay | 18.99% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | #8 | #11 |
| Israel | #47 | #95 |
| Poland | #33 | #70 |
| Brazil | #20 | #46 |
| Costa Rica | #106 | #175 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1982?
Bolivia, with 123.54% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
115 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.