South Korea: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 138.6666 index points as of July 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 138.9213 index points. Historically, the average for South Korea from January 1965 to July 2026 is 62.1259 index points. The minimum of 2.8863 index points was recorded in January 1965, while the maximum of 138.9213 index points was reached in June 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
| Recent values | South Korea: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jul | 138.6666 |
| 2026 Jun | 138.9213 |
| 2026 May | 138.8402 |
| 2026 Apr | 138.2034 |
| 2026 Mar | 137.5435 |
| 2026 Feb | 137.0804 |
| 2026 Jan | 136.652 |
| 2025 Dec | 136.1195 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.1 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1,315.7894 | 10/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,447,960.40 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 138.6666 | 7/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.18 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.79 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 3,495,947.50 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,104,543.30 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 1,391,404.20 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 778,180.50 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 625,135.10 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 3.08 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.27 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.36 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 3.00 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 85.10 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 19.30 | Q1/2026 | percent |