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South Korea Korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I31ABB-I10B

Latest (y/y)15.0%September 2026
Previous (y/y)1.8%August 2026
Level85.20 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS) was up 15.0% year on year in September 2026, compared with 1.8% in August 2026.

The level stood at 85.20 2020=100.

That is the highest reading since the series began in January 2016.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −16.2% (Oct 2025) to 15.0% (Sep 2026), averaging −4.5%.

South Korea Korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−20%−10%0%10%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)6080100120201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202685.20 2020=10015.0
August 202677.60 2020=1001.8
July 202679.50 2020=1001.7
June 202678.10 2020=100−1.9
May 202672.40 2020=100−3.7
April 202677.50 2020=100−4.0
March 202677.60 2020=1000.5
February 202678.10 2020=100−0.4
January 202673.00 2020=100−7.8
December 202575.80 2020=100−8.0
November 202574.90 2020=100−8.5
October 202571.90 2020=100−16.2
September 202574.10 2020=100−11.7
August 202576.20 2020=100−12.8
July 202578.20 2020=100−2.1
June 202579.60 2020=100−7.1
May 202575.20 2020=100−13.7
April 202580.70 2020=100−8.1
March 202577.20 2020=100−8.0
February 202578.40 2020=100−15.0
January 202579.20 2020=100−13.6
December 202482.40 2020=100−5.0
November 202481.90 2020=100−10.8
October 202485.80 2020=100−5.9

Last 24 observations. The full history (129 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 2016
Observations129
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high15.0% (Sep 2026)
10-year low−16.2% (Oct 2025)
10-year average−4.5%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I31ABB-I10B

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 15.0% year on year for September 2026, published by Bank of Korea.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Bank of Korea and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code KR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I31ABB-I10B.

Last updated 2026-10-31. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Construction / Production Index(Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS)”.