Inflation ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Angola (108.9%). A total of 170 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Angola, stood at 108.9%. The twentieth economy, Ecuador, reported 12.48% — a 8.7× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 170 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angola | 108.9% |
| 2 | Myanmar | 57.07% |
| 3 | Turkiye | 44.96% |
| 4 | Belarus | 42.54% |
| 5 | Lesotho | 33.81% |
| 6 | DR Congo | 31.52% |
| 7 | Romania | 22.54% |
| 8 | Zambia | 22.23% |
| 9 | Sudan | 22.22% |
| 10 | Serbia | 19.49% |
| 11 | Iraq | 19.32% |
| 12 | Madagascar | 16.5% |
| 13 | Russia | 15.79% |
| 14 | Suriname | 15.53% |
| 15 | Malawi | 14.74% |
| 16 | Iran | 14.34% |
| 17 | Liberia | 14.16% |
| 18 | Uruguay | 13.97% |
| 19 | Nigeria | 12.88% |
| 20 | Ecuador | 12.48% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | #8 | #10 |
| Myanmar | #21 | #24 |
| Turkiye | #3 | #5 |
| Belarus | #32 | #37 |
| Lesotho | #46 | #53 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2002?
Angola, with 108.9% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
170 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.