Inflation ranking 2013 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2013, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Syria (40.03%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Syria, stood at 40.03%. The twentieth economy, Sao Tome and Principe, reported 8.11% — a 4.9× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 187 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syria | 40.03% |
| 2 | Iran | 36.6% |
| 3 | Sudan | 36.52% |
| 4 | Malawi | 27.28% |
| 5 | Belarus | 18.31% |
| 6 | Guinea | 11.89% |
| 7 | Uzbekistan | 11.84% |
| 8 | Ghana | 11.67% |
| 9 | Timor-Leste | 11.08% |
| 10 | Yemen | 10.97% |
| 11 | Mongolia | 10.49% |
| 12 | India | 10.02% |
| 13 | Egypt | 9.47% |
| 14 | Jamaica | 9.34% |
| 15 | Nepal | 9.04% |
| 16 | Angola | 8.78% |
| 17 | Bhutan | 8.78% |
| 18 | Uruguay | 8.58% |
| 19 | Nigeria | 8.5% |
| 20 | Sao Tome and Principe | 8.11% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2013 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2013 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | #16 | #16 |
| Iran | #4 | #4 |
| Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Malawi | #8 | #8 |
| Belarus | #37 | #37 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2013?
Syria, with 40.03% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2013. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.