Where are prices rising fastest?
Click any country to see its annual inflation rate — how fast consumer prices are rising year on year.
Overview
Inflation is the rate at which consumer prices rise. A little is normal; a lot erodes savings and wages. This map shows the latest annual inflation rate for every country.
Key facts
- A few percent a year is typical; central banks often target around 2%.
- A handful of countries suffer runaway inflation of 50% or more.
- Negative values mean deflation — falling prices.
Common questions
What is inflation?
The annual percentage increase in the average price of consumer goods and services. It measures how much the cost of living is rising.
Is some inflation good?
Yes — most central banks aim for low, steady inflation (around 2%). Very high inflation destabilises an economy; deflation can be harmful too.
Where does the data come from?
The World Bank and IMF, compiled via Our World in Data.
Sources & methodology
Data from World Bank / IMF (via Our World in Data), compiled via Our World in Data. Global figures are population-weighted across the countries that report this measure; countries without reliable recent data are shown as “no data”.
Last updated: 3 August 2026.
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