Get A List of the Top 10 Countries with the Highest Inflation Rates in 2024
In 2024 the countries hold the highest inflation rates. Inflation is a general process that affects the lifestyle of the population of any country. This thing mainly indicates the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. The currency of any given country buys less than it did in previous times.
There are many countries with the highest inflation rates facing difficulties in affording basic necessities such as food prices, energy costs, and clothing. As we look at the countries with the highest rates, we’re going to explore what affects inflation rates as well as how they’re measured.
Inflation is not only affecting the lifestyle but also the economy from consumer spending to government programs and interest rates. Understanding inflation around the world is crucial because inflation can reduce the value of investment returns.
Here is the list of the Top 10 Countries with the highest inflation rates-Â
10. USA
Inflation Rate- 6.4%
The USA has taken the tenth position in the list with the highest inflation. The USA is definitely one of the most well-developed countries in each and every aspect. The USA has also fought a hard battle against the COVID-19 pandemic situation. After all these things the inflation rate of the USA become 6.4%.
9. India
Inflation Rate- 6.52%
India is one of the second most populated countries in the world just after China. India is now a growing country in each aspect. From agriculture to technology the country is always moving forward. India getting hit after the demonetization policy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the rate of inflation becomes 6.52%.
8. Mexico
Inflation Rate- 7.91%
The inflation rate in Mexico increased by 7.91% in January 2023. In the last year, the rate was 7.82%. The inflation rates have increased due to the hike in prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, mostly fruit and vegetables. Additionally, the price of food in hotels and restaurants also affects the inflation rates.
7. Euro Area
Inflation Rate- 8.5%
The consumer cost inflation in the Euro Area previously was 8.6 percent. In this January 2024, the inflation rate has become 8.5 percent which is very good for the population. this is true that the prices have increased for both non-energy industrial goods and food, alcohol & tobacco when the service inflation remains unchanged at 4.4 percent.
6. Germany
Inflation Rate- 8.7%
Germany has confirmed that the inflation rate is 8.7% in January of 2024, higher than a downwardly revised 8.1% in December, and pushed by a rise in energy prices after the government’s one-off subsidy for energy bills expired at the end of 2022.
The reason behind this is mainly the cost of energy increased by 23.1% and household energy prices by 36.5%, namely natural gas and district heating. Prices of firewood, wood pellets, and other solid fuels were up 49.6%, and prices of heating oil by 30.6%. Electricity costs increased 25.7% despite the electricity price freeze and the abolishment of the EEG surcharge.
5. UK
Inflation Rate- 10.1%
UK’s inflation rate decreased to 10.1% in January of 2024 from 10.5% in December, below market forecasts of 10.3%. Inflation fell for a third consecutive month to the lowest since September last year. It seems that the biggest downward contribution came from transport, particularly passenger transport and motor fuels; and restaurants and hotels. Prices also rose at a slower pace for food and non-alcoholic beverages, clothing and footwear, and furniture, in line with traditional New Year discounting.
4. Italy
Inflation Rate- 10.1%
The inflation rate in Italy fell to 10 percent in January of 2024 from 11.6 percent in the previous month. This is happen due to the reduction in price growth largely due to the base effect of regulated energy prices, swinging to a 12 percent yearly decline from a 70.9 percent increase in the previous month. In the meantime, non-regulated energy inflation eased to 59.3 percent.
3. Russia
Inflation Rate- 11.8%
Russia has decreased the inflation rate to 11.8 percent in January of 2024 from 11.9 percent in December. This time is the ninth consecutive month of a slowdown in inflation to its lowest since February last year. Cost eased for food products and non-food products ( while services inflation accelerated.
2. Turkey
Inflation Rate- 36.1%
Turkey become the second country with the highest inflation rate due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine is believed to be contributing factor to Turkey’s high inflation rates.
The problems in Turkey have been going on for years since 2013 when the currency steadily dropped in value. When this happens, items brought from abroad are more expensive. When most goods are imported, weaker currencies lead to higher prices. When this happens and salaries cannot keep up, the inflation rate is negatively impacted.
1. Argentina
Inflation Rate- 51.2%
Argentina is the first country in Latin America with the highest inflation rate. The fact is this is the third-largest economy that posted its highest annual inflation rate in three decades in 2022. It is dealing with a political crisis, price hikes, and the government’s lack of a viable economic plan. Argentina has been suffering from runaway price hikes for some time now with nothing being done to improve the situation.
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