Annual Inflation Rate of African Countries in 1972
Updated on May 15, 2023.
In 1972, Seychelles had the highest annual inflation rate (20.94%) as measured by the consumer prices index, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (15.80%), and then Sudan (13.56%). Ethiopia had the lowest annual inflation rate (-6.08%) in Africa in 1972.
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".
Data Source: World Bank.
Annual Inflation Rate of African Countries in 1972 (%)
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Table of Annual Inflation Rate of African Countries in 1972
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| Country | Inflation(%) |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 3.66 |
| Burkina Faso | -2.92 |
| Burundi | 3.83 |
| Cameroon | 8.09 |
| Ivory Coast | 0.31 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 15.80 |
| Egypt | 2.10 |
| Eswatini | 2.37 |
| Ethiopia | -6.08 |
| Gabon | 3.49 |
| Gambia | 8.70 |
| Ghana | 10.07 |
| Kenya | 5.83 |
| Libya | -0.25 |
| Madagascar | 5.62 |
| Mauritius | 5.40 |
| Morocco | 3.76 |
| Tanzania | 7.64 |
| Togo | 7.73 |
| Sudan | 13.56 |
| South Africa | 6.43 |
| Senegal | 6.16 |
| Rwanda | 3.09 |
| Niger | 9.75 |
| Nigeria | 3.46 |
| Seychelles | 20.94 |
Inflation of African Countries
Use the links below to see the inflation of African countries.