Inflation ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Ethiopia (44.36%). A total of 183 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | 44.36% |
| 2 | Seychelles | 36.96% |
| 3 | Sao Tome and Principe | 31.99% |
| 4 | Mongolia | 27.96% |
| 5 | Myanmar | 26.8% |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 26.42% |
| 7 | Kenya | 26.24% |
| 8 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 25.41% |
| 9 | Ukraine | 25.23% |
| 10 | Kyrgyz Republic | 24.52% |
| 11 | Burundi | 24.41% |
| 12 | Cambodia | 24.1% |
| 13 | Viet Nam | 23.12% |
| 14 | Guinea | 23.07% |
| 15 | Sri Lanka | 22.56% |
| 16 | Jamaica | 22.02% |
| 17 | Azerbaijan | 20.85% |
| 18 | Tajikistan | 20.47% |
| 19 | Pakistan | 20.29% |
| 20 | Nicaragua | 19.83% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | #14 | #17 |
| Seychelles | #165 | #169 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | #18 | #21 |
| Mongolia | #24 | #28 |
| Myanmar | #21 | #24 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2008?
Ethiopia, with 44.36% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
183 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.