Inflation ranking 1989 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1989, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Peru (3,398.68%). A total of 131 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1989) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru | 3,398.68% |
| 2 | Brazil | 1,430.72% |
| 3 | Croatia | 1,400% |
| 4 | Slovenia | 1,281.44% |
| 5 | Poland | 244.55% |
| 6 | Zambia | 123.4% |
| 7 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 104.07% |
| 8 | Guinea-Bissau | 80.79% |
| 9 | Uruguay | 80.45% |
| 10 | Ecuador | 75.65% |
| 11 | Sudan | 66.72% |
| 12 | Turkiye | 63.27% |
| 13 | Lao PDR | 61.33% |
| 14 | Nigeria | 50.47% |
| 15 | Dominican Republic | 40.66% |
| 16 | Myanmar | 27.2% |
| 17 | Paraguay | 26.42% |
| 18 | Colombia | 25.87% |
| 19 | Tanzania | 25.85% |
| 20 | Jordan | 25.71% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1989 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1989 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | #92 | #139 |
| Brazil | #24 | #46 |
| Croatia | #42 | #74 |
| Slovenia | #71 | #113 |
| Poland | #40 | #70 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1989?
Peru, with 3,398.68% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
131 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1989. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.