Field Comparison
Inflation Rate
Annual change in consumer prices
The inflation rate measures the annual percentage change in consumer prices. Moderate inflation (2-3%) is generally considered healthy, while very high or negative inflation (deflation) can indicate economic problems.
| Rank | Country | Inflation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |  | -6.6% |
| 2. |  | -0.5% |
| 3. |  | -0.4% |
| 4. |  | -0.4% |
| 5. |  | -0.4% |
| 6. |  | -0.1% |
| 7. |  | 0.2% |
| 8. |  | 0.3% |
| 9. |  | 0.3% |
| 10. |  | 0.4% |
| 11. |  | 0.5% |
| 12. |  | 0.5% |
| 13. |  | 0.6% |
| 14. |  | 0.7% |
| 15. |  | 0.7% |
| 16. |  | 0.8% |
| 17. |  | 0.9% |
| 18. |  | 0.9% |
| 19. |  | 1.0% |
| 20. |  | 1.0% |
| 21. |  | 1.0% |
| 22. |  | 1.0% |
| 23. |  | 1.1% |
| 24. |  | 1.1% |
| 25. |  | 1.1% |
| 26. |  | 1.2% |
| 27. |  | 1.2% |
| 28. |  | 1.2% |
| 29. |  | 1.2% |
| 30. |  | 1.3% |
| 31. |  | 1.3% |
| 32. |  | 1.4% |
| 33. |  | 1.4% |
| 34. |  | 1.4% |
| 35. |  | 1.5% |
| 36. |  | 1.6% |
| 37. |  | 1.6% |
| 38. |  | 1.6% |
| 39. |  | 1.7% |
| 40. |  | 1.7% |
| 41. |  | 1.7% |
| 42. |  | 1.7% |
| 43. |  | 1.7% |
| 44. |  | 1.8% |
| 45. |  | 1.8% |
| 46. |  | 1.8% |
| 47. |  | 2.0% |
| 48. |  | 2.0% |
| 49. |  | 2.0% |
| 50. |  | 2.1% |
Source: CIA World Factbook (archived data).