Inflation ranking 1988 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1988, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Peru (667.02%). A total of 128 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Peru, stood at 667.02%. The twentieth economy, Iran, reported 28.67% — a 23× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 128 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1988) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru | 667.02% |
| 2 | Brazil | 629.11% |
| 3 | Slovenia | 198.75% |
| 4 | Croatia | 185.71% |
| 5 | Mexico | 114.16% |
| 6 | DR Congo | 71.09% |
| 7 | Turkiye | 68.81% |
| 8 | Sudan | 64.7% |
| 9 | Uruguay | 62.19% |
| 10 | Guinea-Bissau | 60.28% |
| 11 | Poland | 58.72% |
| 12 | Ecuador | 58.22% |
| 13 | Nigeria | 54.51% |
| 14 | Zambia | 51% |
| 15 | Dominican Republic | 43.86% |
| 16 | Syria | 34.56% |
| 17 | Malawi | 33.91% |
| 18 | Ghana | 31.36% |
| 19 | Tanzania | 31.19% |
| 20 | Iran | 28.67% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1988 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1988 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | #90 | #139 |
| Brazil | #23 | #45 |
| Slovenia | #69 | #113 |
| Croatia | #41 | #74 |
| Mexico | #40 | #71 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1988?
Peru, with 667.02% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
128 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1988. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.