Inflation ranking 2025 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) in 2025, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iran (42.17%). A total of 169 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Iran, stood at 42.17%. The twentieth economy, Bangladesh, reported 8.77% — a 4.8× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 169 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | annual % (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 42.17% |
| 2 | Turkiye | 34.88% |
| 3 | Burundi | 34.13% |
| 4 | Haiti | 28.64% |
| 5 | Malawi | 28.37% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 23.01% |
| 7 | Angola | 20.16% |
| 8 | Bolivia | 19.52% |
| 9 | Lebanon | 14.6% |
| 10 | Ghana | 14.2% |
| 11 | Egypt | 14.07% |
| 12 | Zambia | 13.91% |
| 13 | Ethiopia | 13.23% |
| 14 | Ukraine | 12.73% |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 11.38% |
| 16 | Sao Tome and Principe | 11.05% |
| 17 | West Bank and Gaza | 9.81% |
| 18 | Suriname | 9.21% |
| 19 | Uzbekistan | 8.8% |
| 20 | Bangladesh | 8.77% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2025 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2025 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | #1 | #4 |
| Turkiye | #2 | #5 |
| Burundi | #3 | #6 |
| Haiti | #4 | #7 |
| Malawi | #5 | #8 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Inflation in 2025?
Iran, with 42.17% (annual %).
How many countries are included?
169 economies reported a value for FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG in 2025. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.