Inflation ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: South Sudan (187.85%). A total of 184 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 187.85% |
| 2 | Sudan | 32.35% |
| 3 | Angola | 29.84% |
| 4 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 29.51% |
| 5 | Libya | 25.8% |
| 6 | Suriname | 22% |
| 7 | Sierra Leone | 18.22% |
| 8 | Syrian Arab Republic | 18.08% |
| 9 | Nigeria | 16.5% |
| 10 | Burundi | 16.05% |
| 11 | Mozambique | 15.11% |
| 12 | Ukraine | 14.44% |
| 13 | Uzbekistan | 13.88% |
| 14 | Azerbaijan | 12.94% |
| 15 | Liberia | 12.42% |
| 16 | Ghana | 12.37% |
| 17 | Malawi | 11.54% |
| 18 | Turkiye | 11.14% |
| 19 | Ethiopia | 10.69% |
| 20 | Haiti | 10.68% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | #3 | #3 |
| Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Angola | #10 | #10 |
| Egypt, Arab Rep. | #14 | #14 |
| Libya | #130 | #133 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2017?
South Sudan, with 187.85% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
184 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.