Historical Data · 2014–2024

Global Cost of Living Trends

Ten years of economic data across 178 countries and 6 world regions. Track how inflation, GDP per capita, and purchasing power have shifted — and what it means for expats, investors, and decision-makers today.

178countries tracked
11years of data (2014–2024)
6world regions
7economic indicators

Global Trend Reports

Inflation
Global Inflation Rates by Region 2014–2024
How consumer price inflation evolved across all world regions — from the 2020 deflationary shock to the 2022 spike and the post-crisis correction.
12.7% Global peak 2022
24.7% S. America 2024
1.1% Europe low 2020
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GDP Per Capita
GDP Per Capita by Region 2014–2024
Wealth creation per person across six regions. Europe's rise to $41,663, Africa's persistent gap, and the 2020 contraction that hit every continent simultaneously.
$41,663 Europe 2024
$2,998 Africa 2024
14× Wealth gap
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Price Level Index Coming soon
Price Level Index Trends 2014–2024
Relative cost of goods and services across regions compared to the US baseline — tracking purchasing power shifts over the decade.
—Data pending
Unemployment Coming soon
Unemployment Rate Trends by Region
Regional unemployment dynamics 2014–2024, including the COVID shock of 2020 and labour market recovery patterns across emerging and developed economies.
—Data pending

Country-Level Historical Data — 181 Countries

Every country page includes a 10-year historical chart for GDP per capita, inflation, and purchasing power. Click any country to view its trend report.

Africa 52

Asia 47

Europe 39

North America 18

Oceania 14

South America 11

Data sources: World Bank Open Data, IMF World Economic Outlook, OECD Statistics. Regional averages are GDP-weighted means across 178 countries with at least 5 years of continuous reporting. Last updated April 2026.