Inflation ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Zimbabwe (557.2%). A total of 178 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Zimbabwe, stood at 557.2%. The twentieth economy, Uruguay, reported 9.76% — a 57× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 178 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe | 557.2% |
| 2 | Sudan | 163.26% |
| 3 | Lebanon | 84.86% |
| 4 | Suriname | 34.89% |
| 5 | Iran | 30.59% |
| 6 | South Sudan | 29.68% |
| 7 | Haiti | 22.8% |
| 8 | Angola | 22.27% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 20.36% |
| 10 | Liberia | 16.96% |
| 11 | Zambia | 15.73% |
| 12 | Sierra Leone | 13.45% |
| 13 | Nigeria | 13.25% |
| 14 | Uzbekistan | 12.87% |
| 15 | Turkiye | 12.28% |
| 16 | Guinea | 10.6% |
| 17 | Ghana | 9.89% |
| 18 | Rwanda | 9.85% |
| 19 | Sao Tome and Principe | 9.82% |
| 20 | Uruguay | 9.76% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | #2 | #2 |
| Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Lebanon | #12 | #12 |
| Suriname | #22 | #23 |
| Iran | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2020?
Zimbabwe, with 557.2% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
178 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.