Inflation Rate (Consumer Prices) 2013

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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Rank
1	Belarus	59.1 %
2	Argentina	25.3 %
3	Burundi	18 %
4	Bhutan	10.9 %
5	Angola	10.3 %
6	Chad	10.2 %
7	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	9.5 %
8	Algeria	8.9 %
9	Botswana	7.5 %
10	Sri Lanka	7.5 %
11	Afghanistan	6.8 %
12	Benin	6.8 %
13	Bangladesh	6.6 %
14	Comoros	6.3 %
15	Central African Republic	5.8 %
16	Cuba	5.5 %
17	Brazil	5.4 %
18	Barbados	4.8 %
19	Bolivia	4.5 %
20	Costa Rica	4.5 %
21	Anguilla	4.4 %
22	Congo	3.9 %
23	Antigua and Barbuda	3.4 %
24	Colombia	3.2 %
25	Bulgaria	3 %
26	Chile	3 %
27	Cambodia	2.9 %
28	Cameroon	2.9 %
29	Bahrain	2.8 %
30	Belgium	2.6 %
31	Solomon Islands	2.6 %
32	China	2.6 %
33	Cabo Verde	2.5 %
34	Bermuda	2.4 %
35	Cyprus	2.4 %
36	Denmark	2.4 %
37	Curaçao	2.3 %
38	Cook Islands	2.2 %
39	Austria	2.1 %
40	Bosnia and Herzegovina	2.1 %
41	Albania	2 %
42	Bahamas	2 %
43	Australia	1.8 %
44	Myanmar	1.5 %
45	Canada	1.5 %
46	Belize	1.3 %
47	Cayman Islands	1.2 %
48	Azerbaijan	1.1 %
49	Andorra	1.1 %
50	United Arab Emirates	0.7 %
51	Aruba	0.6 %
52	American Samoa	NaN %
53	Brunei Darussalam	0.5 %
54	Northern Mariana Islands	NaN %
55	Ethiopia	22.9 %
56	Iran	19.9 %
57	Eritrea	17 %
58	Guinea	15.2 %
59	India	9.7 %
60	Kenya	9.4 %
61	Ghana	9.2 %
62	Djibouti	7.9 %
63	Egypt	7.1 %
64	Jamaica	6.9 %
65	Haiti	6.3 %
66	Equatorial Guinea	6.1 %
67	Iraq	6.1 %
68	Hungary	5.7 %
69	Honduras	5.2 %
70	Iceland	5.2 %
71	Ecuador	5.1 %
72	Kazakhstan	5.1 %
73	Jordan	4.8 %
74	Gambia	4.6 %
75	Fiji	4.4 %
76	Indonesia	4.3 %
77	Laos	4.3 %
78	Guam	4 %
79	Estonia	3.9 %
80	Guatemala	3.8 %
81	Dominican Republic	3.7 %
82	Croatia	3.4 %
83	Czech Republic	3.3 %
84	Italy	3.3 %
85	Finland	3.2 %
86	Kuwait	2.9 %
87	Gibraltar	2.8 %
88	Greenland	2.8 %
89	Gabon	2.7 %
90	Kyrgyzstan	2.7 %
91	Grenada	2.4 %
92	Guyana	2.4 %
93	Faroe Islands	2.3 %
94	France	2.2 %
95	South Korea	2.2 %
96	Germany	2.1 %
97	El Salvador	1.8 %
98	Ireland	1.7 %
99	Israel	1.7 %
100	Greece	1.5 %
101	Dominica	1.4 %
102	Côte d'Ivoire	1.3 %
103	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	1.2 %
104	French Polynesia	1.1 %
105	Georgia	NaN %
106	Japan	0 %
107	North Korea	NaN %
108	South Sudan	79 %
109	Malawi	21.4 %
110	Mongolia	15 %
111	Nigeria	12.2 %
112	Pakistan	9.7 %
113	Nepal	9.5 %
114	Serbia	7.3 %
115	Nicaragua	7.2 %
116	Liberia	6.8 %
117	Lebanon	6.4 %
118	Madagascar	6.4 %
119	Lesotho	6.1 %
120	Libya	6.1 %
121	Panama	5.7 %
122	Mali	5.4 %
123	Maldives	5.1 %
124	Russia	5.1 %
125	Suriname	5 %
126	Mauritania	4.9 %
127	Montserrat	4.8 %
128	Republic of Moldova	4.5 %
129	Mexico	4.1 %
130	Montenegro	4 %
131	Niue	4 %
132	Mauritius	3.9 %
133	Paraguay	3.7 %
134	Peru	3.7 %
135	Poland	3.7 %
136	Slovakia	3.6 %
137	North Macedonia	3.3 %
138	Romania	3.3 %
139	Philippines	3.2 %
140	Lithuania	3.1 %
141	Oman	2.9 %
142	Netherlands	2.8 %
143	Portugal	2.8 %
144	Luxembourg	2.7 %
145	Puerto Rico	2.6 %
146	Malta	2.4 %
147	Latvia	2.3 %
148	Papua New Guinea	2.3 %
149	Mozambique	2.1 %
150	Guinea-Bissau	2.1 %
151	Qatar	1.9 %
152	Malaysia	1.7 %
153	New Caledonia	1.7 %
154	Monaco	1.5 %
155	Vanuatu	1.4 %
156	Morocco	1.2 %
157	New Zealand	1.1 %
158	Norway	0.7 %
159	Niger	0.5 %
160	Liechtenstein	0.2 %
161	Nauru	NaN %
162	Syrian Arab Republic	36.9 %
163	Venezuela	21.1 %
164	Tanzania	16 %
165	Uganda	14 %
166	Sierra Leone	12.9 %
167	Timor-Leste	11.8 %
168	Uzbekistan	11.4 %
169	Sao Tome and Principe	10.6 %
170	Yemen	9.9 %
171	Trinidad and Tobago	9.2 %
172	Vietnam	9.1 %
173	Turkey	8.9 %
174	Eswatini	8.9 %
175	Turkmenistan	8.5 %
176	Zimbabwe	8.2 %
177	Uruguay	8.1 %
178	Seychelles	7.1 %
179	Zambia	6.6 %
180	Namibia	6.5 %
181	Rwanda	6.3 %
182	Tajikistan	5.8 %
183	South Africa	5.7 %
184	Tunisia	5.6 %
185	Singapore	4.6 %
186	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	4.5 %
187	Saint Lucia	4.2 %
188	Saint Helena	4 %
189	Sint Maarten (Dutch part)	4 %
190	Tuvalu	3.8 %
191	Burkina Faso	3.8 %
192	Thailand	3 %
193	Saudi Arabia	2.9 %
194	United Kingdom	2.8 %
195	Wallis and Futuna Islands	2.8 %
196	Slovenia	2.6 %
197	Togo	2.6 %
198	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	2.6 %
199	San Marino	2.5 %
200	Turks and Caicos Islands	2.5 %
201	Spain	2.4 %
202	British Virgin Islands	2.2 %
203	United States Virgin Islands	2.2 %
204	United States	2.1 %
205	Taiwan	1.9 %
206	Saint Kitts and Nevis	1.4 %
207	Senegal	1.4 %
208	Somalia	NaN %
209	Tonga	1.2 %
210	Sweden	0.9 %
211	Switzerland	NaN %
212	Tokelau	NaN %
213	Samoa	2.1 %
214	Ukraine	0.6 %
215	Kiribati	0.2 %

↑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 2013, South Sudan recorded the highest Inflation Rate (Consumer Prices) at 79%, while the global range spanned from 0.70% to 79%. The average inflation rate across 200 countries stood at 5.94%, providing a benchmark for global economic conditions during that year.

Extreme Inflation: Economic and Political Turmoil

Countries experiencing the highest inflation rates in 2013 often faced significant economic and political challenges. South Sudan, with an inflation rate of 79%, was grappling with the aftermath of its independence and ongoing conflict, which severely disrupted its economy. Similarly, Belarus recorded a high inflation rate of 59.1%, a reflection of its strained economic policies and currency instability. In the Syrian Arab Republic, inflation reached 36.9%

Stable Economies: The Hallmarks of Low Inflation

On the opposite end of the spectrum, countries with the lowest inflation rates, such as Norway and the United Arab Emirates, both at 0.70%, demonstrated strong economic fundamentals and stable monetary policies. These nations benefit from diversified economies and effective governance, which help maintain price stability. Sweden, with an inflation rate of 0.9%, also exemplifies how robust financial systems and sound economic policies can keep inflation in check. The low inflation in these countries suggests well-managed economies that efficiently balance supply and demand.

Year-over-Year Movements: Significant Changes in Inflation

Examining year-over-year changes reveals significant shifts in inflation rates for some countries. Chad experienced the largest increase, with its inflation rate rising by 5.20% (an increase of 104.0%), possibly due to fluctuations in oil prices and food supply issues. Conversely, Belarus saw a substantial decrease of 10.90% in its inflation rate, a reduction of 15.6%, likely reflecting government interventions to stabilize the currency and control prices. The Maldives and Afghanistan also experienced significant declines, with reductions of 7.70% and 7.00% respectively, indicating successful efforts to curb inflationary pressures through monetary policy adjustments.

Regional Variations: Economic Structures and Inflation

Regional economic structures significantly influence inflation rates. In Africa, countries like Ethiopia and Malawi had inflation rates of 22.9% and 21.4% respectively, driven by factors such as agricultural dependency and vulnerability to external shocks. In contrast, European countries such as Norway and Sweden managed to maintain low inflation rates due to their advanced economies and integrated financial systems. The disparity highlights how economic development levels and structural characteristics can dictate inflationary trends.

In conclusion, the Inflation Rate (Consumer Prices) in 2013 varied widely across the globe, influenced by a myriad of factors including political stability, economic policies, and regional economic structures. Understanding these dynamics provides valuable insights into the economic health and challenges faced by different countries during that period.

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