South Korea vs Malaysia: CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj.
South Korea
137.99
in 2026
Malaysia
136.57
in 2026
South Korea rank
102nd
Malaysia rank
105th
CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 137.99 against 136.57 in Malaysia, a difference of 1.42.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Malaysia ahead.
South Korea ranks 102nd and Malaysia ranks 105th of 155 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.09 | 53.92 | 14.83 | Malaysia |
| 1990s | 59.45 | 68.27 | 8.82 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 85.69 | 88.66 | 2.97 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 110.16 | 112.22 | 2.05 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 128.73 | 129.92 | 1.18 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, seas. adj., South Korea or Malaysia?
- South Korea, at 137.99 against 136.57 in Malaysia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. between South Korea and Malaysia?
- 1.42, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for cpi price, nominal, seas. adj.?
- South Korea ranks 102nd and Malaysia ranks 105th of 155 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj.. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is in nominal terms and seasonally adjusted.