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Spain vs South Korea Inflation
Spain moved above South Korea in 1973. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 676% of Spain’s Inflation; today the figure is about 79%, and the pair was closest in 2017 (99%).
| Year | Spain | South Korea | South Korea as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.18% | 7.97% | 676% |
| 1970 | 5.73% | 15.95% | 278% |
| 1980 | 15.56% | 28.7% | 184% |
| 1990 | 6.72% | 8.57% | 128% |
| 2000 | 3.43% | 2.26% | 66% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | 2.94% | 163% |
| 2020 | -0.32% | 0.54% | — |
| 2025 | 2.67% | 2.12% | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1973. Spain’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Spain and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Spain is ahead: 2.67% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 79% 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: