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South Korea Korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-J011

Latest (y/y)−20.8%October 2026
Previous (y/y)−26.9%September 2026
Level39.71 2020=100October 2026

South Korea Korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS) was down 20.8% year on year in October 2026, compared with −26.9% in September 2026.

The level stood at 39.71 2020=100.

That is the highest reading since September 2025.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −41.4% (Mar 2026) to 4.3% (Apr 2025), averaging −7.8%.

South Korea Korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026−50%−40%−30%−20%−10%0%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)20406080100201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 202639.71 2020=100−20.8
September 202639.71 2020=100−26.9
August 202639.71 2020=100−40.6
July 202639.71 2020=100−41.3
June 202639.72 2020=100−41.4
May 202639.72 2020=100−41.4
April 202639.72 2020=100−41.4
March 202639.72 2020=100−41.4
February 202647.24 2020=100−27.4
January 202647.24 2020=100−27.4
December 202547.76 2020=100−26.6
November 202547.76 2020=100−26.6
October 202550.11 2020=100−23.0
September 202554.31 2020=100−16.5
August 202566.87 2020=1002.8
July 202567.62 2020=1004.1
June 202567.77 2020=1004.3
May 202567.77 2020=1004.3
April 202567.77 2020=1004.3
March 202567.77 2020=1004.3
February 202565.05 2020=100−3.3
January 202565.05 2020=100−3.3
December 202465.05 2020=100−3.3
November 202465.05 2020=100−3.3

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 high4.3% (Apr 2025)
10-year low−41.4% (Mar 2026)
10-year average−7.8%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-J011

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is −20.8% 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-J011.

Last updated 2026-11-06. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Pre-primary and primary education (BOK ECOS)”.