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Japan vs South Korea Inflation
Japan moved above South Korea in 1962. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 223% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 67%, and the pair was closest in 1984 (101%).
| Year | Japan | South Korea | South Korea as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 7.97% | 223% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 15.95% | 230% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 28.7% | 369% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 8.57% | 278% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | 2.26% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 2.94% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | 0.54% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 2.12% | 67% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1962. Japan’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Japan and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 67% 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: