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South Korea Korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-F011

Latest (y/y)1.8%October 2026
Previous (y/y)−0.02%September 2026
Level106.9 2020=100October 2026

South Korea Korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS) was up 1.8% year on year in October 2026, compared with −0.02% in September 2026.

The level stood at 106.9 2020=100.

That is the highest reading since September 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −1.9% (Aug 2018) to 3.7% (May 2024), averaging 0.6%.

South Korea Korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026−2%0%2%4%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)9698100102104106201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026106.9 2020=1001.8
September 2026104.7 2020=100−0.02
August 2026104.4 2020=100−0.4
July 2026104.8 2020=1000.1
June 2026104.7 2020=1000.04
May 2026104.2 2020=100−0.7
April 2026104.7 2020=100−0.2
March 2026104.8 2020=100−0.1
February 2026104.1 2020=100−0.8
January 2026104.6 2020=100−0.1
December 2025104.7 2020=1000.2
November 2025105.0 2020=1000.5
October 2025105.0 2020=1000.6
September 2025104.7 2020=1000.2
August 2025104.8 2020=1000.3
July 2025104.7 2020=1000.2
June 2025104.7 2020=1000.6
May 2025105.0 2020=1000.6
April 2025104.9 2020=1001.3
March 2025104.9 2020=1001.2
February 2025104.9 2020=1001.5
January 2025104.8 2020=1001.8
December 2024104.5 2020=1001.1
November 2024104.5 2020=1001.1

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 high3.7% (May 2024)
10-year low−1.9% (Aug 2018)
10-year average0.6%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-F011

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 1.8% 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-F011.

Last updated 2026-11-05. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Pharmaceutical products (BOK ECOS)”.