Inflation ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iraq (53.23%). A total of 180 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Iraq, stood at 53.23%. The twentieth economy, Solomon Islands, reported 11.22% — a 4.7× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 180 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 53.23% |
| 2 | Guinea | 34.7% |
| 3 | Sao Tome and Principe | 23.08% |
| 4 | Myanmar | 20% |
| 5 | Kenya | 14.45% |
| 6 | Malawi | 13.97% |
| 7 | Angola | 13.31% |
| 8 | Mozambique | 13.25% |
| 9 | Indonesia | 13.11% |
| 10 | DR Congo | 13.05% |
| 11 | Moldova | 12.78% |
| 12 | Ethiopia | 12.3% |
| 13 | Qatar | 11.84% |
| 14 | Serbia | 11.72% |
| 15 | Ghana | 11.68% |
| 16 | Botswana | 11.56% |
| 17 | Costa Rica | 11.47% |
| 18 | Haiti | 11.35% |
| 19 | Suriname | 11.28% |
| 20 | Solomon Islands | 11.22% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #161 | #168 |
| Guinea | #71 | #77 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | #18 | #21 |
| Myanmar | #21 | #24 |
| Kenya | #52 | #58 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2006?
Iraq, with 53.23% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
180 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.