Inflation ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Peru (7,481.66%). A total of 131 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru | 7,481.66% |
| 2 | Brazil | 2,947.73% |
| 3 | Poland | 567.88% |
| 4 | Slovenia | 552.08% |
| 5 | Croatia | 500% |
| 6 | Uruguay | 112.53% |
| 7 | Zambia | 107.02% |
| 8 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 81.3% |
| 9 | Sudan | 65.16% |
| 10 | Turkiye | 60.3% |
| 11 | Dominican Republic | 50.46% |
| 12 | Ecuador | 48.52% |
| 13 | Guatemala | 41.22% |
| 14 | Paraguay | 37.26% |
| 15 | Ghana | 37.26% |
| 16 | Tanzania | 35.83% |
| 17 | Lao PDR | 35.64% |
| 18 | Guinea-Bissau | 33% |
| 19 | Colombia | 29.15% |
| 20 | Hungary | 28.37% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | #92 | #139 |
| Brazil | #24 | #46 |
| Poland | #40 | #70 |
| Slovenia | #71 | #113 |
| Croatia | #42 | #74 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1990?
Peru, with 7,481.66% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
131 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.