Inflation ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: DR Congo (513.91%). A total of 163 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, DR Congo, stood at 513.91%. The twentieth economy, Kazakhstan, reported 13.18% — a 39× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 163 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 513.91% |
| 2 | Angola | 325% |
| 3 | Belarus | 168.62% |
| 4 | Ecuador | 96.1% |
| 5 | Serbia | 71.12% |
| 6 | Suriname | 59.4% |
| 7 | Turkiye | 54.92% |
| 8 | Romania | 45.67% |
| 9 | Ghana | 40.24% |
| 10 | Moldova | 31.3% |
| 11 | Malawi | 29.58% |
| 12 | Ukraine | 28.2% |
| 13 | Zambia | 26.03% |
| 14 | Laos | 25.08% |
| 15 | Burundi | 24.43% |
| 16 | Russia | 20.8% |
| 17 | Kyrgyzstan | 18.7% |
| 18 | Papua New Guinea | 15.6% |
| 19 | Iran | 14.48% |
| 20 | Kazakhstan | 13.18% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | #84 | #99 |
| Angola | #8 | #10 |
| Belarus | #31 | #37 |
| Ecuador | #139 | #159 |
| Serbia | #55 | #65 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2000?
DR Congo, with 513.91% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
163 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.