Wholesale price index in South Korea
South Korea: Wholesale price index was 107.61 2010 = 100 in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Wholesale price index in South Korea, 1960–1992
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wholesale price index in South Korea is 107.61 2010 = 100, measured in 1992. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wholesale price index in South Korea peaked at 107.61 2010 = 100 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.54 2010 = 100, in 1960.
That places South Korea 31st out of 55 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 2010 = 100 | 3.54 2010 = 100 | 10.46 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 27 2010 = 100 | 11.42 2010 = 100 | 53.97 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 88.78 2010 = 100 | 67.36 2010 = 100 | 96 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 104.33 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 107.61 2010 = 100 | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More financial sector data for South Korea
- Net migration 65,731 (2025)
- Net foreign assets 627.85 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net domestic credit 5,011.74 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 6.46 (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 160.3% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 160.3% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 3.4% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 160.3% (2024)
- Broad money 162.7% (2024)
- Official exchange rate 1,422 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wholesale price index in South Korea?
- Wholesale price index in South Korea was 107.61 2010 = 100 in 1992, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest wholesale price index recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 107.61 2010 = 100 in 1992.
- What is the lowest wholesale price index recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.54 2010 = 100 in 1960.
- How does South Korea rank for wholesale price index?
- South Korea ranks 31st out of 55 countries with data for 1992.
- Is wholesale price index rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Wholesale price index (2010 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Index of prices of a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties, as compared to a certain reference period (2010=100).