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Annual inflation rates (2023) for 50 countries from the World Bank. USA: 4.1%.
Highest
Zimbabwe
313.0%
Highest
Venezuela
190.0%
Lowest
China
0.2%
Lowest
Thailand
1.2%
World Bank Global Inflation Tracker shows World Bank FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG annual inflation rates for 50+ countries with color-coded severity levels from deflation through hyperinflation.
World Bank Global Inflation Tracker is a high-performance utility designed to help users streamline their workflow. Built with modern web technologies, it ensures fast processing times and high-quality outputs directly in your browser.
Annual inflation rates use the World Bank indicator FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG (Consumer price index, annual % change), sourced from national statistical agencies and the IMF via the World Bank Development Indicators. Data lags 1–2 years.
National statistical agencies take time to compile, verify, and publish annual CPI data. The World Bank aggregates these after they are officially released.
Hyperinflation (typically >50% monthly) is usually triggered by excessive money printing to cover government deficits, loss of confidence in the currency, and supply shocks.
Countries like Zimbabwe, Argentina, and Venezuela have historically experienced the highest rates due to currency crises and monetary instability. The tracker shows the latest available data.
Deflation is a sustained decrease in prices. While it sounds beneficial, it can cause consumers to delay purchases, reducing economic activity and potentially triggering a deflationary spiral.
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