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South Korea vs Australia Inflation
Australia moved above South Korea in 1973. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 214% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 74%, and the pair was closest in 2017 (100%).
| Year | South Korea | Australia | Australia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 7.97% | 214% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 15.95% | 464% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 28.7% | 283% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 8.57% | 117% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | 2.26% | 51% |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 2.94% | 101% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | 0.54% | 63% |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 2.12% | 74% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1973. Australia’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 74% 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: