Inflation ranking 1987 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1987, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Brazil (228.34%). A total of 128 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Brazil, stood at 228.34%. The twentieth economy, The Gambia, reported 23.53% — a 9.7× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 128 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1987) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 228.34% |
| 2 | Croatia | 133.33% |
| 3 | Slovenia | 132.07% |
| 4 | Mexico | 131.83% |
| 5 | Peru | 85.82% |
| 6 | DR Congo | 78.67% |
| 7 | Uruguay | 63.57% |
| 8 | Syria | 59.48% |
| 9 | Suriname | 53.39% |
| 10 | Zambia | 47.05% |
| 11 | Ghana | 39.82% |
| 12 | Turkiye | 38.86% |
| 13 | Tanzania | 29.95% |
| 14 | Ecuador | 29.5% |
| 15 | Iran | 28.57% |
| 16 | Poland | 26.38% |
| 17 | Malawi | 25.16% |
| 18 | El Salvador | 24.86% |
| 19 | Myanmar | 24.76% |
| 20 | The Gambia | 23.53% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1987 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1987 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #23 | #45 |
| Croatia | #41 | #74 |
| Slovenia | #69 | #113 |
| Mexico | #40 | #71 |
| Peru | #90 | #139 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1987?
Brazil, with 228.34% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
128 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1987. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.