Inflation ranking 1983 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1983, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bolivia (275.59%). A total of 115 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Bolivia, stood at 275.59%. The twentieth economy, Greece, reported 20.18% — a 14× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 115 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1983) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivia | 275.59% |
| 2 | Israel | 145.95% |
| 3 | Brazil | 135.03% |
| 4 | Ghana | 122.87% |
| 5 | Peru | 111.15% |
| 6 | Mexico | 101.87% |
| 7 | Iceland | 83.95% |
| 8 | DR Congo | 76.53% |
| 9 | Uruguay | 49.2% |
| 10 | Ecuador | 48.42% |
| 11 | Slovenia | 40.21% |
| 12 | Costa Rica | 32.62% |
| 13 | Turkiye | 31.39% |
| 14 | Sudan | 30.59% |
| 15 | Chile | 27.26% |
| 16 | Tanzania | 27.06% |
| 17 | Poland | 25.53% |
| 18 | Portugal | 24% |
| 19 | Nigeria | 23.21% |
| 20 | Greece | 20.18% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1983 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1983 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | #8 | #11 |
| Israel | #46 | #95 |
| Brazil | #20 | #45 |
| Ghana | #9 | #13 |
| Peru | #79 | #139 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1983?
Bolivia, with 275.59% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
115 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1983. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.