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South Korea Korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-601AA-D

Latest (y/y)6.3%October 2026
Previous (y/y)10.2%September 2026
Level100.6 2020=100October 2026

South Korea Korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS) was up 6.3% year on year in October 2026, compared with 10.2% in September 2026.

The level stood at 100.6 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −9.4% (Oct 2022) to 10.2% (Sep 2026), averaging −1.5%.

South Korea Korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026−10%−5%0%5%10%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)8090100110120201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026100.6 2020=1006.3
September 2026100.0 2020=10010.2
August 202699.34 2020=1009.5
July 202698.45 2020=1008.6
June 202697.77 2020=1008.6
May 202698.03 2020=1009.1
April 202698.12 2020=1009.8
March 202697.39 2020=1009.7
February 202696.66 2020=1009.5
January 202696.53 2020=1006.6
December 202595.84 2020=1004.0
November 202595.85 2020=1002.9
October 202594.63 2020=1000.5
September 202590.73 2020=100−5.2
August 202590.75 2020=100−6.9
July 202590.63 2020=100−6.9
June 202590.04 2020=100−7.1
May 202589.86 2020=100−7.7
April 202589.33 2020=100−8.1
March 202588.75 2020=100−7.6
February 202588.29 2020=100−7.6
January 202590.58 2020=100−4.8
December 202492.17 2020=100−1.4
November 202493.15 2020=1000.6

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 high10.2% (Sep 2026)
10-year low−9.4% (Oct 2022)
10-year average−1.5%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-601AA-D

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 6.3% 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.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-601AA-D.

Last updated 2026-11-13. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Informational technology / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS)”.