Countries with the Lowest Inflation — and Deflation (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
Low inflation or outright deflation can signal economic weakness or tight monetary policy. Here are the 25 countries with the lowest price changes in 2026.
Costa Rica leads with inflation, consumer prices (%) of -0.4%.
Niger ranks #2 at 0.4%.
Chad ranks #3 at 0.5%.
Switzerland ranks #4 at 0.5%.
Liechtenstein ranks #5 at 0.5%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Inflation, Consumer Prices (%)
| # | Country | Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Costa Rica | -0.4% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Niger | 0.4% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Chad | 0.5% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 0.5% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Liechtenstein | 0.5% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Thailand | 0.9% | 2026 |
| 7 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 0.9% | 2026 |
| 8 |  China | 1.2% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Aruba | 1.2% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Sri Lanka | 1.2% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Morocco | 1.3% | 2026 |
| 12 |  Grenada | 1.3% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Panama | 1.4% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Central African Republic | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Burkina Faso | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Djibouti | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Belize | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Sweden | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Bahamas, The | 1.6% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Brunei Darussalam | 1.6% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Oman | 1.7% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 1.8% | 2026 |
| 23 |  France | 1.8% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Macao SAR, China | 1.8% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 1.8% | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices (%) in 2026?
Costa Rica has the lowest inflation, consumer prices (%) at -0.4% in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 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.