How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and South Korea?

40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.

Where does this data come from?

World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Italy vs South Korea: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average

Italy

1,654

in 2026

South Korea

1,464

in 2026

Italy rank

26th

South Korea rank

27th

Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time

Italy
South Korea

How they compare

Italy currently reports 1,654 against 1,464 in South Korea, a difference of 190.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times South Korea's.

Across all 40 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.

Italy ranks 26th and South Korea ranks 27th of 193 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Italy	South Korea	Difference	Ahead
1980s	1,323	745.21	577.71	Italy
1990s	1,528	893.91	634.07	Italy
2000s	1,682	1,129	552.68	Italy
2010s	1,586	1,123	463.22	Italy
2020s	1,733	1,310	422.47	Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Italy or South Korea?: Italy, at 1,654 against 1,464 in South Korea as of 2026.
What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Italy and South Korea?: 190, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and South Korea?: 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
How do Italy and South Korea rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?: Italy ranks 26th and South Korea ranks 27th of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 194 places, 7,533 data points, 1987–2026
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).