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Russia vs South Korea Inflation
Russia has posted the higher Inflation in every published year. In 1993 South Korea stood at roughly 1% of Russian Federation’s Inflation; today the figure is about 24%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (61%).
| Year | Russia | South Korea | South Korea as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 874.25% | 7.97% | 1% |
| 1970 | 874.25% | 15.95% | 2% |
| 1980 | 874.25% | 28.7% | 3% |
| 1990 | 874.25% | 8.57% | 1% |
| 2000 | 20.8% | 2.26% | 11% |
| 2010 | 6.85% | 2.94% | 43% |
| 2020 | 3.38% | 0.54% | 16% |
| 2025 | 8.72% | 2.12% | 24% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia move above South Korea in Inflation?
It has not come to that. Russia has posted the higher Inflation in every published year (1993–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Russia is ahead: 8.72% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 24% 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: