Inflation South Korea 1975
Average inflation: 25.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 25.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 30.5%. The lowest inflation was in March at 19.1%.
- Highest month
- October: 30.5%
- Lowest month
- March: 19.1%
- Difference
- 11.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 25.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (25.1% in 1975).
- 5-year average
- 25.1%
- 10-year average
- 25.1%
- All-time high (1975)
- 25.1%
- All-time low (1975)
- 25.1%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 23.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €125.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1975
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 25.4% |
| February | 21.3% |
| March | 19.1% |
| April | 20.6% |
| May | 24.3% |
| June | 26.9% |
| July | 26.5% |
| August | 25.3% |
| September | 27.5% |
| October | 30.5% |
| November | 27.8% |
| December | 26.5% |
| Average | 25.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.