9. Afghanistan: 17%
Afghanistan has long been a theatre of conflict and that has affected its economy adversely. Perpetual battles, an environment of fear, lack of infrastructure, industry and services has led to a once-proud nation turn into one of the world's poorest. The inflation rate in Afghanistan is at 17%.
The influx of billions of dollars of international aid has not really helped the economy much, although it is supposed to be much better now than it was in 2002.
Image: An Afghan labourer carries a sack of rice at a warehouse in Kabul. | Photograph: Shah Marai/AFP/Getty Images
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