Africa Annual Inflation Rate By Country in 1966

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1966, Democratic Republic of the Congo had the highest annual inflation rate (15.78%) as measured by the consumer prices index, followed by Ghana (13.24%), and Libya (12.24%). On the other hand, Ethiopia had the lowest annual inflation rate (-1.36%) in Africa in 1966.

Use the chart and table below to see the annual inflation rate for each country in 1966.

You can also see links below for the trend of inflation for African countries.

The World Bank defines inflation measured by the consumer price index as "the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly".

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Data Source: World Bank.
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Africa Annual Inflation Rate By Country in 1966 (%)
Table of Africa Annual Inflation Rate By Country in 1966
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Country Inflation Rate (%)
Burkina Faso 2.36
Burundi 4.44
Ivory Coast 4.19
Democratic Republic of the Congo 15.78
Egypt 9.04
Eswatini 3.18
Ethiopia -1.36
Gabon 3.64
Gambia 0.24
Ghana 13.24
Kenya 5.01
Libya 12.24
Madagascar 3.21
Mauritius 2.51
Morocco -1.01
Tanzania 9.78
Sudan 1.71
South Africa 3.49
Niger 10.57
Nigeria 9.69

Inflation of African Countries

Use the links below to see the inflation of African countries.