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Italy vs South Korea Inflation
South Korea moved above Italy in 1973. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 30% of Korea, Rep.’s Inflation; today the figure is about 72%, and the pair was closest in 1993 (96%).
| Year | Italy | South Korea | South Korea as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.97% | 2.35% | 30% |
| 1970 | 15.95% | 4.97% | 31% |
| 1980 | 28.7% | 21.06% | 73% |
| 1990 | 8.57% | 6.46% | 75% |
| 2000 | 2.26% | 2.54% | 112% |
| 2010 | 2.94% | 1.53% | 52% |
| 2020 | 0.54% | -0.14% | — |
| 2025 | 2.12% | 1.53% | 72% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea move above Italy in Inflation?
In 1973. South Korea’s published Inflation rose above Italy’s that year.
How do Italy and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 2.12% against 1.53% — the trailing economy stands at about 72% 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: