South Korea: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 0.18 percent as of March 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.32 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from February 1965 to March 2025 is 0.54 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mar | 0.18 |
| 2025 Feb | 0.32 |
| 2025 Jan | 0.7 |
| 2024 Dec | 0.45 |
| 2024 Nov | -0.25 |
| 2024 Oct | 0.03 |
| 2024 Sep | 0.1 |
| 2024 Aug | 0.36 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 3.6 | 2023 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2022 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1,315.7894 | 3/2025 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,157,036.90 | 12/2024 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 116.2900 | 3/2025 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.18 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.05 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 3,376,941.60 | 12/2024 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,030,772.20 | 12/2024 | billion |
| Household credit | 1,346,169.40 | 12/2024 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 727,848.90 | 12/2024 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 618,320.50 | 12/2024 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 3.30 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.62 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.25 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.75 | 2/2025 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 90.70 | 9/2024 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 20.30 | Q3/2024 | percent |