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UK vs South Korea Inflation
United Kingdom moved above South Korea in 1973. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 794% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 55%, and the pair was closest in 2021 (99%).
| Year | United Kingdom | South Korea | South Korea as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 7.97% | 794% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 15.95% | 251% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 28.7% | 160% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 8.57% | 106% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 2.26% | 191% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 2.94% | 118% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 0.54% | 54% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.12% | 55% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above South Korea in Inflation?
In 1973. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Korea, Rep. compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 2.12% — the trailing economy stands at about 55% 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: