Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) in Korea
Korea: Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) was 107.61 2010 = 100 in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Wholesale price index in 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 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 Korea peaked at 107.61 2010 = 100 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.54 2010 = 100, in 1960.
That places 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.
Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) in Korea, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.54 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 4.01 2010 = 100 | +13.4% |
| 1962 | 4.38 2010 = 100 | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 5.28 2010 = 100 | +20.5% |
| 1964 | 7.11 2010 = 100 | +34.7% |
| 1965 | 7.83 2010 = 100 | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 8.52 2010 = 100 | +8.8% |
| 1967 | 9.06 2010 = 100 | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 9.8 2010 = 100 | +8.1% |
| 1969 | 10.46 2010 = 100 | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 11.42 2010 = 100 | +9.2% |
| 1971 | 12.4 2010 = 100 | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 14.11 2010 = 100 | +13.8% |
| 1973 | 15.09 2010 = 100 | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 21.44 2010 = 100 | +42.1% |
| 1975 | 27.14 2010 = 100 | +26.6% |
| 1976 | 30.43 2010 = 100 | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 36.19 2010 = 100 | +19.0% |
| 1978 | 47.83 2010 = 100 | +32.1% |
| 1979 | 53.97 2010 = 100 | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 67.36 2010 = 100 | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 84.76 2010 = 100 | +25.8% |
| 1982 | 85.32 2010 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 91.56 2010 = 100 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 92.21 2010 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 93.04 2010 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 91.65 2010 = 100 | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 91.31 2010 = 100 | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 94.61 2010 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 96 2010 = 100 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 100 2010 = 100 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 105.38 2010 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 107.61 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
Korea compared with similar countries
- Korea's 107.61 2010 = 100 is below the median for high income countries, which is 112.4 2010 = 100, 96% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Korea's 107.61 2010 = 100 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 100 2010 = 100, 1.1× the median. (9 countries reporting)
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 Korea
More financial sector data for Korea
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 58.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 42.84 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 58.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wholesale price index in Korea?
- Wholesale price index in 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 Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 107.61 2010 = 100 in 1992.
- What is the lowest wholesale price index recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.54 2010 = 100 in 1960.
- How does Korea rank for wholesale price index?
- Korea ranks 31st out of 55 countries with data for 1992.
- Is wholesale price index rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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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).