Inflation Rate (Consumer Prices) 2005

Inflation Rate (Consumer Prices) reveals how price changes affect economies. Compare countries and explore interactive rankings and trends.

215 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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Complete Data Rankings

Rank
1	Angola	43.8 %
2	Belarus	17.4 %
3	Myanmar	17.2 %
4	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	14 %
5	Costa Rica	11.5 %
6	Afghanistan	10.3 %
7	Solomon Islands	10 %
8	Burundi	8.5 %
9	Chad	8 %
10	Brazil	7.6 %
11	Botswana	7 %
12	Argentina	6.1 %
13	Bulgaria	6.1 %
14	Bangladesh	6 %
15	Colombia	5.9 %
16	Sri Lanka	5.8 %
17	Bolivia	4.9 %
18	Azerbaijan	4.6 %
19	Andorra	4.3 %
20	China	4.1 %
21	Central African Republic	3.6 %
22	Comoros	3.5 %
23	Bermuda	3.3 %
24	Aruba	3.2 %
25	United Arab Emirates	3.2 %
26	Albania	3.2 %
27	Cook Islands	3.2 %
28	Algeria	3.1 %
29	Cambodia	3.1 %
30	Cuba	3.1 %
31	Bhutan	3 %
32	Belize	2.9 %
33	Benin	2.8 %
34	Cayman Islands	2.8 %
35	Chile	2.4 %
36	Anguilla	2.3 %
37	Bahrain	2.1 %
38	Djibouti	2 %
39	Belgium	1.9 %
40	Canada	1.9 %
41	Austria	1.8 %
42	Bosnia and Herzegovina	1.1 %
43	Antigua and Barbuda	0.4 %
44	American Samoa	NaN %
45	Australia	2.3 %
46	Barbados	NaN %
47	Congo	1.8 %
48	Cabo Verde	1.5 %
49	Denmark	1.4 %
50	Bahamas	1.2 %
51	Northern Mariana Islands	1.2 %
52	Cameroon	1 %
53	Brunei Darussalam	0.3 %
54	Cyprus	NaN %
55	Dominican Republic	55 %
56	Iraq	25.4 %
57	Haiti	22 %
58	Guinea	18 %
59	Iran	15.5 %
60	Ghana	13 %
61	Jamaica	12.4 %
62	Eritrea	10 %
63	Egypt	9.5 %
64	Kenya	9 %
65	Equatorial Guinea	8.5 %
66	Guatemala	7.2 %
67	Gambia	7 %
68	Honduras	7 %
69	Hungary	7 %
70	Kazakhstan	6.9 %
71	Indonesia	6.1 %
72	Georgia	5.5 %
73	El Salvador	5.4 %
74	Faroe Islands	5.1 %
75	Guyana	4.5 %
76	India	4.2 %
77	Iceland	4 %
78	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	3.6 %
79	South Korea	3.6 %
80	Czech Republic	3.2 %
81	Jordan	3.2 %
82	Kyrgyzstan	3.2 %
83	Estonia	3 %
84	Greece	2.9 %
85	Grenada	2.8 %
86	Croatia	2.5 %
87	Kiribati	2.5 %
88	Ethiopia	2.4 %
89	France	2.3 %
90	Italy	2.3 %
91	Kuwait	2.3 %
92	Ireland	2.2 %
93	Ecuador	2 %
94	Fiji	1.6 %
95	Greenland	1.6 %
96	Germany	1.6 %
97	French Guiana	1.5 %
98	French Polynesia	1.5 %
99	Gabon	1.5 %
100	Gibraltar	1.5 %
101	Côte d'Ivoire	1.4 %
102	Dominica	1 %
103	Finland	0.7 %
104	Guadeloupe	NaN %
105	Guam	0 %
106	Israel	0 %
107	Japan	NaN %
108	North Korea	NaN %
109	Suriname	23 %
110	Nigeria	16.5 %
111	Liberia	15 %
112	Mozambique	12.8 %
113	Laos	12.3 %
114	Malawi	12 %
115	Republic of Moldova	11.5 %
116	Mongolia	11 %
117	Romania	9.6 %
118	Nicaragua	9.3 %
119	Slovakia	7.5 %
120	Madagascar	7.5 %
121	Mauritania	7 %
122	Puerto Rico	6.5 %
123	Latvia	6 %
124	Philippines	5.5 %
125	Mexico	5.4 %
126	Lesotho	5.3 %
127	Paraguay	5.1 %
128	Pakistan	4.8 %
129	Mali	4.5 %
130	Mauritius	4.5 %
131	Papua New Guinea	4.2 %
132	Guinea-Bissau	4 %
133	Martinique	3.9 %
134	Peru	3.8 %
135	Poland	3.4 %
136	Vanuatu	3.1 %
137	Niger	3 %
138	Qatar	3 %
139	Libya	2.9 %
140	Malta	2.9 %
141	Nepal	2.9 %
142	Montserrat	2.6 %
143	Luxembourg	2.4 %
144	New Zealand	2.4 %
145	Morocco	2.1 %
146	Portugal	2.1 %
147	Lebanon	2 %
148	Panama	2 %
149	Netherlands	1.4 %
150	Malaysia	1.3 %
151	Lithuania	1.1 %
152	Liechtenstein	1 %
153	Mayotte	NaN %
154	Monaco	1.9 %
155	Maldives	1 %
156	Niue	1 %
157	Norway	1 %
158	North Macedonia	0.4 %
159	Oman	0.2 %
160	New Caledonia	NaN %
161	Nauru	NaN %
162	Réunion	NaN %
163	Zimbabwe	133 %
164	Venezuela	22.4 %
165	Zambia	18.3 %
166	Sao Tome and Principe	14 %
167	Yemen	12.2 %
168	Ukraine	12 %
169	Russia	11.5 %
170	Tonga	10.3 %
171	Vietnam	9.5 %
172	Turkey	9.3 %
173	Turkmenistan	9 %
174	Tajikistan	8 %
175	Uruguay	7.6 %
176	Rwanda	7 %
177	Tanzania	5.4 %
178	Eswatini	5.4 %
179	Seychelles	5 %
180	Tuvalu	5 %
181	South Africa	4.5 %
182	Namibia	4.2 %
183	Tunisia	4.1 %
184	Turks and Caicos Islands	4 %
185	Timor-Leste	4 %
186	Samoa	4 %
187	Uganda	3.5 %
188	Slovenia	3.3 %
189	San Marino	3.3 %
190	Trinidad and Tobago	3.3 %
191	Saint Helena	3.2 %
192	Spain	3.2 %
193	Saint Lucia	3 %
194	Uzbekistan	3 %
195	Thailand	2.8 %
196	United States	2.5 %
197	British Virgin Islands	2.5 %
198	Burkina Faso	2.4 %
199	United States Virgin Islands	2.2 %
200	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	2.1 %
201	Syrian Arab Republic	2.1 %
202	Saint Kitts and Nevis	1.7 %
203	Singapore	1.7 %
204	Taiwan	1.7 %
205	United Kingdom	1.4 %
206	Sierra Leone	1 %
207	Togo	1 %
208	Switzerland	0.9 %
209	Saudi Arabia	0.8 %
210	Senegal	0.8 %
211	Somalia	NaN %
212	Sweden	0.7 %
213	Tokelau	NaN %
214	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	NaN %
215	Wallis and Futuna Islands	NaN %

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2005, Zimbabwe experienced the highest Inflation Rate (Consumer Prices) globally, reaching a staggering 133%, while the global range spanned from 0.00% to 133.00%. The average inflation rate worldwide was 6.25%, providing a benchmark for comparison among the 200 countries with available data.

Extremes in Inflation: Zimbabwe and Beyond

The inflation scenario in 2005 was marked by extremes, with Zimbabwe at the forefront, facing hyperinflation driven by economic mismanagement, political instability, and severe supply constraints. Following Zimbabwe, the Dominican Republic recorded the second-highest rate at 55%, a significant rise attributed to fiscal imbalances and external debt pressures. Angola reported an inflation rate of 43.8%, reflecting its post-civil war recovery challenges and reliance on volatile oil revenues.

Stable Economies: The Lower Spectrum

On the opposite end, Israel achieved a remarkable 0% inflation rate, indicative of effective monetary policies and economic stability. Oman and Brunei Darussalam followed closely with rates of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively, benefiting from stable commodity prices and prudent fiscal management. These countries exemplify how controlled inflation contributes to economic predictability and consumer confidence.

Year-Over-Year Trends: Significant Changes

The year-over-year analysis reveals notable shifts in inflation rates. The Dominican Republic saw a dramatic increase of 27.50%, doubling its previous rate, largely due to external economic pressures and internal fiscal challenges. In contrast, Zimbabwe experienced a significant decrease of -251.70%, reflecting a temporary stabilization effort, although it still led the global rankings. Myanmar and Turkey also saw substantial reductions of -32.50% and -16.00% respectively, attributed to reforms aimed at stabilizing their economies.

Drivers Behind Inflation Trends

Inflation dynamics in 2005 were influenced by a mix of economic, geographic, and policy factors. Countries like Suriname and Venezuela with inflation rates of 23% and 22.4% respectively, faced challenges from fluctuating oil prices and political uncertainties. Meanwhile, Haiti and Guinea, with rates of 22% and 18%, were impacted by political instability and economic mismanagement. Conversely, nations with lower rates, such as Sweden and Finland, maintained economic stability through robust institutional frameworks and effective monetary policies.

Overall, the 2005 inflation landscape highlights the diverse economic conditions across the globe, shaped by a myriad of internal and external factors. Understanding these patterns provides valuable insights into the economic health and policy effectiveness of nations worldwide.

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CIA World Factbook

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