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South Korea vs Netherlands Inflation
Netherlands moved above South Korea in 1973. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 343% of Netherlands’s Inflation; today the figure is about 66%, and the pair was closest in 2001 (98%).
| Year | South Korea | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.32% | 7.97% | 343% |
| 1970 | 3.67% | 15.95% | 435% |
| 1980 | 6.51% | 28.7% | 441% |
| 1990 | 2.45% | 8.57% | 349% |
| 2000 | 2.36% | 2.26% | 96% |
| 2010 | 1.27% | 2.94% | 231% |
| 2020 | 1.27% | 0.54% | 42% |
| 2025 | 3.2% | 2.12% | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1973. Netherlands’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Netherlands compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 3.2% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 66% 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: