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Brazil vs South Korea Inflation
Brazil moved above South Korea in 1998. In 1981 South Korea stood at roughly 21% of Brazil’s Inflation; today the figure is about 42%, and the pair was closest in 2008 (82%).
| Year | Brazil | South Korea | South Korea as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 101.73% | 7.97% | 8% |
| 1970 | 101.73% | 15.95% | 16% |
| 1980 | 101.73% | 28.7% | 28% |
| 1990 | 2,947.73% | 8.57% | 0% |
| 2000 | 7.04% | 2.26% | 32% |
| 2010 | 5.04% | 2.94% | 58% |
| 2020 | 3.21% | 0.54% | 17% |
| 2025 | 5.02% | 2.12% | 42% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1998. Brazil’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Brazil and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.02% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 42% of the leader.
Are these Inflation figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in annual %, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: