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South Korea Korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-L011

Latest (y/y)2.6%October 2026
Previous (y/y)2.6%September 2026
Level123.8 2020=100October 2026

South Korea Korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS) was up 2.6% year on year in October 2026, compared with 2.6% in September 2026.

The level stood at 123.8 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 0.5% (Jan 2021) to 7.2% (Apr 2023), averaging 3.0%.

South Korea Korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 20260%2%4%6%8%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)90100110120201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026123.8 2020=1002.6
September 2026123.7 2020=1002.6
August 2026123.3 2020=1002.4
July 2026123.1 2020=1002.3
June 2026122.9 2020=1002.3
May 2026122.8 2020=1002.2
April 2026122.8 2020=1002.2
March 2026122.4 2020=1002.2
February 2026122.2 2020=1002.5
January 2026121.5 2020=1002.5
December 2025121.1 2020=1002.9
November 2025120.9 2020=1002.9
October 2025120.6 2020=1002.9
September 2025120.5 2020=1003.0
August 2025120.5 2020=1003.3
July 2025120.3 2020=1003.5
June 2025120.2 2020=1003.5
May 2025120.1 2020=1003.5
April 2025120.1 2020=1003.8
March 2025119.8 2020=1003.8
February 2025119.2 2020=1003.6
January 2025118.6 2020=1003.3
December 2024117.7 2020=1003.1
November 2024117.5 2020=1003.0

Last 24 observations. The full history (130 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 2016
Observations130
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high7.2% (Apr 2023)
10-year low0.5% (Jan 2021)
10-year average3.0%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-L011

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 2.6% year on year for October 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.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-L011.

Last updated 2026-11-06. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments (BOK ECOS)”.