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South Korea vs Saudi Arabia Inflation
South Korea moved above Saudi Arabia in 1973. In 1964 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 10% of Korea, Rep.’s Inflation; today the figure is about 96%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (99%).
| Year | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.97% | 2.8% | 35% |
| 1970 | 15.95% | 0.18% | 1% |
| 1980 | 28.7% | 4.17% | 15% |
| 1990 | 8.57% | 2.08% | 24% |
| 2000 | 2.26% | -1.13% | — |
| 2010 | 2.94% | 5.34% | 182% |
| 2020 | 0.54% | 3.19% | 593% |
| 2025 | 2.12% | 2.04% | 96% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea move above Saudi Arabia in Inflation?
In 1973. South Korea’s published Inflation rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Saudi Arabia compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 2.12% against 2.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 96% 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: