Inflation ranking 2024 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2024, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: South Sudan (91.44%). A total of 173 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | annual % (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 91.44% |
| 2 | Turkiye | 58.51% |
| 3 | West Bank and Gaza | 53.67% |
| 4 | Lebanon | 45.24% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 33.24% |
| 6 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 32.46% |
| 7 | Malawi | 32.18% |
| 8 | Sierra Leone | 28.63% |
| 9 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 28.27% |
| 10 | Angola | 28.24% |
| 11 | Haiti | 26.95% |
| 12 | Lao PDR | 23.13% |
| 13 | Ghana | 22.85% |
| 14 | Ethiopia | 21.04% |
| 15 | Burundi | 20.21% |
| 16 | Suriname | 16.23% |
| 17 | Zambia | 14.99% |
| 18 | Sao Tome and Principe | 14.35% |
| 19 | Pakistan | 12.63% |
| 20 | Gambia, The | 11.56% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2024 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2024 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | #1 | #3 |
| Turkiye | #3 | #5 |
| West Bank and Gaza | #19 | #22 |
| Lebanon | #10 | #12 |
| Nigeria | #7 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2024?
South Sudan, with 91.44% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
173 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2024. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.