Inflation ranking 1986 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1986, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bolivia (276.34%). A total of 126 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Bolivia, stood at 276.34%. The twentieth economy, Egypt, reported 23.86% — a 12× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 126 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1986) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivia | 276.34% |
| 2 | Brazil | 147.14% |
| 3 | Slovenia | 95.89% |
| 4 | Mexico | 86.23% |
| 5 | Peru | 77.92% |
| 6 | Uruguay | 76.38% |
| 7 | The Gambia | 56.56% |
| 8 | Zambia | 55.83% |
| 9 | Croatia | 50% |
| 10 | Israel | 47.64% |
| 11 | DR Congo | 44.4% |
| 12 | Guatemala | 36.93% |
| 13 | Syria | 36.06% |
| 14 | Turkiye | 34.61% |
| 15 | Tanzania | 32.43% |
| 16 | El Salvador | 31.94% |
| 17 | Paraguay | 31.74% |
| 18 | Ghana | 24.57% |
| 19 | Sudan | 24.45% |
| 20 | Egypt | 23.86% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1986 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1986 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | #8 | #11 |
| Brazil | #22 | #45 |
| Slovenia | #68 | #113 |
| Mexico | #39 | #71 |
| Peru | #89 | #139 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1986?
Bolivia, with 276.34% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
126 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1986. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.