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South Korea vs Switzerland Inflation
South Korea moved above Switzerland in 1973. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 18% of Korea, Rep.’s Inflation; today the figure is about 7%, and the pair was closest in 1999 (99%).
| Year | South Korea | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.97% | 1.44% | 18% |
| 1970 | 15.95% | 3.62% | 23% |
| 1980 | 28.7% | 4.02% | 14% |
| 1990 | 8.57% | 5.4% | 63% |
| 2000 | 2.26% | 1.56% | 69% |
| 2010 | 2.94% | 0.69% | 23% |
| 2020 | 0.54% | -0.73% | — |
| 2025 | 2.12% | 0.15% | 7% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea move above Switzerland in Inflation?
In 1973. South Korea’s published Inflation rose above Switzerland’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Switzerland compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 2.12% against 0.15% — the trailing economy stands at about 7% 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: