The global inflation rate reached almost nine percent in 2022 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The inflation was particularly high in emerging and developing economies, where it reached almost 10 percent that year. As of 2026, global inflation is projected to decrease to approximately 3.7 percent.
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