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South Korea inflation calculator 2020–2025

Calculate cumulative inflation in South Korea between 2020 and 2025 using CPI data for South Korea. Get the CPI inflation rate, equivalent amount, and inflation shortfall in KRW. No exchange rates.

Coverage starts in 2000 and runs through 2025.

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Quick example

₩1,000 in 2020 is about ₩1,166 in 2025 (CPI inflation 16.6%).

Buying power

South Korea inflation loss (2020–2025)

See how inflation changes purchasing power over time. Compare two years using CPI ratios to estimate the inflation-adjusted equivalent amount, the inflation shortfall, and the cumulative inflation factor.

Inputs
Choose a country, amount, and two years. Results stay in the same currency (no exchange rates).
Nominal amount in KRW. Example: ₩1,000
Earlier year (when you had the money).
Later year (comparison purchasing power).

CPI values vary by source and methodology. This site uses locally stored CPI series and the formula in docs/DATA_MODEL.md.

South Korea range snapshot
2020–2025
Inflation factor
1.166x
CPI end / CPI start
Total inflation
16.6%
Cumulative CPI change
Annualized rate
3.1%
Average per year
Peak YoY
+5.1%
2022 YoY
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Cumulative inflation in South Korea since 2020

This is a period-level estimate. Inflation affects categories differently (housing, food, energy, services), so your personal experience may vary. The CPI ratio is a useful high-level way to compare “then vs now” purchasing power in South Korea.

South Korea inflation rate calculator (CPI)

Use the calculator above to change amounts and compare different ranges. The output includes the equivalent end-year amount, the inflation shortfall, and the cumulative inflation factor.

Key insights for South Korea (2020–2025)

  • Total inflation (CPI): 16.6%.
  • Annualized inflation rate: 3.1% per year.

Largest YoY CPI increases (top 3):

  • 2022: +5.1% YoY
  • 2023: +3.5% YoY
  • 2021: +2.6% YoY

CPI-based estimates; year-to-year values can be volatile.

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Country context

Data coverage and source details for the CPI series used on this page.

Currency
KRW (krw)
CPI coverage
2000–2025
Source
OECD CPI (Index, 2015=100)
Downloads
CPI CSV | CPI JSON
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Related ranges

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Popular amounts

₩1,000₩5,000₩10,000
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FAQ

Answers to common questions about CPI-based inflation loss estimates.

How much inflation occurred in South Korea from 2020 to 2025?

The calculator uses the CPI ratio between the two years to estimate the cumulative change in prices over the period.

What does “equivalent amount” mean on this page?

Equivalent amount estimates what your start-year amount would be in end-year prices (same currency), using CPI ratios.

Is the result guaranteed to match my personal spending?

No. CPI measures average consumer price changes. Individual experiences vary depending on spending patterns and local prices.