Inflation ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iraq (36.96%). A total of 177 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Iraq, stood at 36.96%. The twentieth economy, Russia, reported 12.69% — a 2.9× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 177 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 36.96% |
| 2 | Guinea | 31.37% |
| 3 | Angola | 22.95% |
| 4 | DR Congo | 21.32% |
| 5 | Madagascar | 18.36% |
| 6 | Zambia | 18.32% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 17.86% |
| 8 | Sao Tome and Principe | 17.15% |
| 9 | Serbia | 16.12% |
| 10 | Ghana | 15.44% |
| 11 | Malawi | 15.41% |
| 12 | Jamaica | 15.05% |
| 13 | Haiti | 13.97% |
| 14 | Costa Rica | 13.8% |
| 15 | Ukraine | 13.57% |
| 16 | Iran | 13.43% |
| 17 | Burundi | 13.25% |
| 18 | Mongolia | 12.72% |
| 19 | Afghanistan | 12.69% |
| 20 | Russia | 12.69% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #158 | #168 |
| Guinea | #69 | #77 |
| Angola | #8 | #10 |
| DR Congo | #91 | #99 |
| Madagascar | #28 | #32 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2005?
Iraq, with 36.96% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
177 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.