South Korea: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 2.01 percent as of January 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2.31 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from January 1966 to January 2026 is 6.73 percent. The minimum of -0.43 percent was recorded in September 2019, while the maximum of 32.51 percent was reached in October 1980.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Korean Statistical Information Service
| Recent values | South Korea: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jan | 2.01 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.31 |
| 2025 Nov | 2.45 |
| 2025 Oct | 2.38 |
| 2025 Sep | 2.1 |
| 2025 Aug | 1.67 |
| 2025 Jul | 2.09 |
| 2025 Jun | 2.17 |
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Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.3 | 2024 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1,315.7894 | 4/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,447,960.40 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 136.6520 | 1/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.39 | 1/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.01 | 1/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 3,495,947.50 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,104,543.30 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 1,391,404.20 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 771,084.90 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 625,135.10 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 2.90 | 11/2025 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.16 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.23 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.50 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 89.40 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 19.80 | Q3/2025 | percent |