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South Korea vs Turkiye Inflation
Turkiye moved above South Korea in 1967. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 141% of Turkiye’s Inflation; today the figure is about 6%, and the pair was closest in 1974 (102%).
| Year | South Korea | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.66% | 7.97% | 141% |
| 1970 | 7.92% | 15.95% | 201% |
| 1980 | 94.26% | 28.7% | 30% |
| 1990 | 60.3% | 8.57% | 14% |
| 2000 | 54.92% | 2.26% | 4% |
| 2010 | 8.57% | 2.94% | 34% |
| 2020 | 12.28% | 0.54% | 4% |
| 2025 | 34.88% | 2.12% | 6% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1967. Turkiye’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 34.88% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 6% 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: