Countries with the Highest Inflation Rates (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
Inflation erodes purchasing power and can destabilize economies. Here are the 25 countries with the highest inflation rates in 2026, based on IMF consumer price data.
Venezuela, RB leads with inflation, consumer prices (%) of 682.1%.
Sudan ranks #2 at 54.6%.
Lebanon ranks #3 at 45.2%.
Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #4 at 41.6%.
Myanmar ranks #5 at 28.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Inflation, Consumer Prices (%)
| # | Country | Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Venezuela, RB | 682.1% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Sudan | 54.6% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Lebanon | 45.2% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 41.6% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Myanmar | 28.0% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Burundi | 26.3% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Haiti | 26.2% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Turkiye | 24.7% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Malawi | 24.1% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Nigeria | 22.0% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Bolivia | 20.8% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Yemen, Rep. | 18.5% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Zimbabwe | 18.2% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Argentina | 16.4% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Angola | 16.3% | 2026 |
| 16 |  South Sudan | 15.8% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 11.8% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Kazakhstan | 11.2% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Sierra Leone | 10.5% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Ghana | 9.9% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Suriname | 9.6% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Ethiopia | 9.4% | 2026 |
| 23 |  Zambia | 9.2% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Bangladesh | 8.7% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Mongolia | 8.1% | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the highest inflation, consumer prices (%) in 2026?
Venezuela, RB has the highest inflation, consumer prices (%) at 682.1% in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 192 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.