Inflation ranking 2022 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2022, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Lebanon (171.21%). A total of 177 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon | 171.21% |
| 2 | Sudan | 138.81% |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 104.71% |
| 4 | Turkiye | 72.31% |
| 5 | Suriname | 52.45% |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 49.72% |
| 7 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 43.49% |
| 8 | Haiti | 33.98% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 33.89% |
| 10 | Ghana | 31.26% |
| 11 | Moldova | 28.74% |
| 12 | Sierra Leone | 27.21% |
| 13 | Lao PDR | 22.96% |
| 14 | Angola | 21.36% |
| 15 | Malawi | 20.95% |
| 16 | Ukraine | 20.18% |
| 17 | Pakistan | 19.87% |
| 18 | Lithuania | 19.71% |
| 19 | Estonia | 19.4% |
| 20 | Nigeria | 18.85% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2022 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2022 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | #12 | #12 |
| Sudan | #1 | #1 |
| Zimbabwe | #2 | #2 |
| Turkiye | #5 | #5 |
| Suriname | #22 | #23 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2022?
Lebanon, with 171.21% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
177 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2022. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.