South Korea: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 0.46 percent as of May 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.48 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from February 1965 to May 2026 is 0.53 percent. The minimum of -2.52 percent was recorded in November 1966, while the maximum of 5.27 percent was reached in February 1974.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Korean Statistical Information Service
| Recent values | South Korea: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 0.46 |
| 2026 Apr | 0.48 |
| 2026 Mar | 0.34 |
| 2026 Feb | 0.31 |
| 2026 Jan | 0.39 |
| 2025 Dec | 0.32 |
| 2025 Nov | -0.19 |
| 2025 Oct | 0.31 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.1 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1,315.7894 | 7/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,447,960.40 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 138.8402 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.46 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.14 | 5/2026 | 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 | 3.08 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.27 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.36 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.75 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 88.60 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 19.60 | Q4/2025 | percent |