Inflation ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Belarus (59.22%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Belarus, stood at 59.22%. The twentieth economy, Angola, reported 10.28% — a 5.8× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 187 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belarus | 59.22% |
| 2 | South Sudan | 45.53% |
| 3 | Syria | 36.7% |
| 4 | Sudan | 35.56% |
| 5 | Iran | 27.26% |
| 6 | Ethiopia | 23.6% |
| 7 | Malawi | 21.27% |
| 8 | Burundi | 18.16% |
| 9 | Tanzania | 16% |
| 10 | Guinea | 15.23% |
| 11 | Mongolia | 14.33% |
| 12 | Uzbekistan | 13.21% |
| 13 | Uganda | 12.68% |
| 14 | Nigeria | 12.22% |
| 15 | Timor-Leste | 11.8% |
| 16 | Ghana | 11.19% |
| 17 | Bhutan | 10.92% |
| 18 | Maldives | 10.88% |
| 19 | Sao Tome and Principe | 10.64% |
| 20 | Angola | 10.28% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | #37 | #37 |
| South Sudan | #3 | #3 |
| Syria | #16 | #16 |
| Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Iran | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2012?
Belarus, with 59.22% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.