Where Food Inflation Will Hit Hardest in 2026 📈

What We're Showing

This map ranks 160 countries by their projected year-over-year change in food prices, highlighting where households are likely to face the steepest increases in 2026.

Key Takeaways

• Iran tops the list with a projected 55.9% surge, far above the global average of 3.2%. Currency pressures and prior inflation spikes continue to ripple through food prices.
• Argentina (33.2%) and Türkiye (25.1%) rank second and third, continuing multi-year inflation trends in both economies.
• Countries like Malawi, Nigeria, Angola, Zambia, and Ethiopia all rank among the highest projected increases, underscoring ongoing food vulnerability in the region.