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France vs South Korea Inflation
South Korea moved above France in 1973. In 1960 France stood at roughly 52% of Korea, Rep.’s Inflation; today the figure is about 44%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (103%).
| Year | France | South Korea | South Korea as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.97% | 4.14% | 52% |
| 1970 | 15.95% | 5.3% | 33% |
| 1980 | 28.7% | 13.56% | 47% |
| 1990 | 8.57% | 3.19% | 37% |
| 2000 | 2.26% | 1.67% | 74% |
| 2010 | 2.94% | 1.53% | 52% |
| 2020 | 0.54% | 0.48% | 89% |
| 2025 | 2.12% | 0.94% | 44% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea move above France in Inflation?
In 1973. South Korea’s published Inflation rose above France’s that year.
How do France and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 2.12% against 0.94% — the trailing economy stands at about 44% 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: