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Canada vs South Korea Inflation
South Korea moved above Canada in 1973. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 17% of Korea, Rep.’s Inflation; today the figure is about 98%.
| Year | Canada | South Korea | South Korea as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.97% | 1.36% | 17% |
| 1970 | 15.95% | 3.35% | 21% |
| 1980 | 28.7% | 10.13% | 35% |
| 1990 | 8.57% | 4.78% | 56% |
| 2000 | 2.26% | 2.72% | 120% |
| 2010 | 2.94% | 1.78% | 60% |
| 2020 | 0.54% | 0.72% | 133% |
| 2025 | 2.12% | 2.07% | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea move above Canada in Inflation?
In 1973. South Korea’s published Inflation rose above Canada’s that year.
How do Canada and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 2.12% against 2.07% — the trailing economy stands at about 98% 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: