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China vs South Korea Inflation
South Korea moved above China in 1990. In 1987 China stood at roughly 237% of Korea, Rep.’s Inflation; today the figure is about 3%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (102%).
| Year | China | South Korea | South Korea as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.97% | 7.23% | 91% |
| 1970 | 15.95% | 7.23% | 45% |
| 1980 | 28.7% | 7.23% | 25% |
| 1990 | 8.57% | 3.05% | 36% |
| 2000 | 2.26% | 0.35% | 15% |
| 2010 | 2.94% | 3.18% | 108% |
| 2020 | 0.54% | 2.42% | 450% |
| 2025 | 2.12% | 0.06% | 3% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea move above China in Inflation?
In 1990. South Korea’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 2.12% against 0.06% — the trailing economy stands at about 3% 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: