Inflation ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: South Sudan (83.5%). A total of 182 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 83.5% |
| 2 | Sudan | 63.29% |
| 3 | Liberia | 23.56% |
| 4 | Angola | 19.63% |
| 5 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 18.01% |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 17.52% |
| 7 | Turkiye | 16.33% |
| 8 | Sierra Leone | 16.03% |
| 9 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 14.4% |
| 10 | Ethiopia | 13.83% |
| 11 | Libya | 13.17% |
| 12 | Haiti | 12.48% |
| 13 | Malawi | 12.42% |
| 14 | Nigeria | 12.1% |
| 15 | Ukraine | 10.95% |
| 16 | Zimbabwe | 10.62% |
| 17 | Guinea | 9.83% |
| 18 | Madagascar | 8.59% |
| 19 | Sao Tome and Principe | 7.87% |
| 20 | Ghana | 7.81% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | #3 | #3 |
| Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Liberia | #28 | #29 |
| Angola | #10 | #10 |
| Iran, Islamic Rep. | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2018?
South Sudan, with 83.5% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
182 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.