Inflation ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: DR Congo (359.94%). A total of 168 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, DR Congo, stood at 359.94%. The twentieth economy, Ukraine, reported 11.96% — a 30× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 168 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 359.94% |
| 2 | Angola | 152.56% |
| 3 | Serbia | 95.01% |
| 4 | Belarus | 61.13% |
| 5 | Turkiye | 54.4% |
| 6 | Ghana | 41.51% |
| 7 | Tajikistan | 38.59% |
| 8 | Suriname | 38.59% |
| 9 | Ecuador | 37.68% |
| 10 | Romania | 34.48% |
| 11 | Malawi | 22.7% |
| 12 | Russia | 21.48% |
| 13 | Zambia | 21.39% |
| 14 | Myanmar | 21.1% |
| 15 | Nigeria | 18.87% |
| 16 | Iraq | 16.37% |
| 17 | Sri Lanka | 14.16% |
| 18 | Haiti | 13.32% |
| 19 | Chad | 12.43% |
| 20 | Ukraine | 11.96% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | #86 | #99 |
| Angola | #8 | #10 |
| Serbia | #55 | #65 |
| Belarus | #31 | #37 |
| Turkiye | #3 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2001?
DR Congo, with 359.94% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
168 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.