Inflation South Korea 2001
Average inflation: 4.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 5.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 3.2%.
- Highest month
- May: 5.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 3.2%
- Difference
- 2.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 11.5%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -3.0%.
- Highest increase
- Health: 11.5%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -3.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.8%.
- 5-year average
- 3.8%
- 10-year average
- 4.6%
- All-time high (1991)
- 9.3%
- All-time low (1999)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has risen by +1.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +4.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4% | +1.5 |
| February | 3.6% | +1.8 |
| March | 4.0% | +1.9 |
| April | 4.8% | +3.4 |
| May | 5.3% | +4.2 |
| June | 5.0% | +2.8 |
| July | 4.8% | +1.8 |
| August | 4.7% | +2.3 |
| September | 3.3% | -0.2 |
| October | 3.4% | +0.8 |
| November | 3.4% | +1.2 |
| December | 3.2% | +0.4 |
| Average | 4.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.