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India vs South Korea Inflation
India moved above South Korea in 1967. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 448% of India’s Inflation; today the figure is about 89%, and the pair was closest in 1966 (104%).
| Year | India | South Korea | South Korea as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78% | 7.97% | 448% |
| 1970 | 5.09% | 15.95% | 313% |
| 1980 | 11.35% | 28.7% | 253% |
| 1990 | 8.97% | 8.57% | 96% |
| 2000 | 4.01% | 2.26% | 56% |
| 2010 | 11.99% | 2.94% | 25% |
| 2020 | 6.62% | 0.54% | 8% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | 2.12% | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1967. India’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do India and Korea, Rep. compare today?
India is ahead: 2.4% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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: