Inflation ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: DR Congo (2,154.44%). A total of 135 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, DR Congo, stood at 2,154.44%. The twentieth economy, Ethiopia, reported 35.72% — a 60× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 135 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 2,154.44% |
| 2 | Brazil | 432.79% |
| 3 | Peru | 409.53% |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 338.45% |
| 5 | Romania | 230.62% |
| 6 | Iraq | 180.95% |
| 7 | Sudan | 123.58% |
| 8 | Croatia | 122.22% |
| 9 | Slovenia | 114.83% |
| 10 | Uruguay | 101.97% |
| 11 | Zambia | 97.64% |
| 12 | Angola | 83.78% |
| 13 | Poland | 76.77% |
| 14 | Turkiye | 65.98% |
| 15 | Guinea-Bissau | 57.6% |
| 16 | Jamaica | 51.07% |
| 17 | Ecuador | 48.72% |
| 18 | Dominican Republic | 47.08% |
| 19 | Yemen | 36% |
| 20 | Ethiopia | 35.72% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | #62 | #99 |
| Brazil | #27 | #45 |
| Peru | #95 | #139 |
| Bulgaria | #30 | #49 |
| Romania | #22 | #36 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 1991?
DR Congo, with 2,154.44% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
135 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.