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Which countries have the highest inflation?

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Short answer

In Inflation, consumer prices (annual %), Venezuela, RB leads and the latest top group is Venezuela, RB, Argentina, Sudan. Starting from this ranking is the fastest way to frame the current level.

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The leading reading is 254.95%. The next step is to layer in growth and per-capita measures so differences beyond sheer size become easier to read.

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Leader: Venezuela, RB 254.95%

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Leader: Turkiye 37.00%

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Sudan

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South Sudan

Turkiye

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