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South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.INVEST.M.NSA.ITEM-I15A

Latest (y/y)10.1%September 2026
Previous (y/y)15.2%August 2026
Level134.9 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS) was up 10.1% year on year in September 2026, compared with 15.2% in August 2026.

The level stood at 134.9 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −25.0% (Feb 2019) to 26.4% (Jan 2021), averaging 3.7%.

South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)6080100120140201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026134.9 2020=10010.1
August 2026117.4 2020=10015.2
July 2026142.4 2020=10024.0
June 2026140.2 2020=10021.6
May 2026122.3 2020=1009.3
April 2026128.2 2020=1007.6
March 2026137.8 2020=1009.8
February 2026110.3 2020=1006.5
January 2026104.2 2020=10013.6
December 2025124.3 2020=100−12.2
November 2025113.2 2020=100−0.3
October 2025104.9 2020=100−4.4
September 2025122.5 2020=10011.5
August 2025101.9 2020=100−2.5
July 2025114.8 2020=100−5.2
June 2025115.3 2020=1001.6
May 2025111.9 2020=1006.8
April 2025119.1 2020=1008.4
March 2025125.5 2020=10014.3
February 2025103.6 2020=1006.8
January 202591.70 2020=100−5.9
December 2024141.6 2020=10010.6
November 2024113.5 2020=1001.5
October 2024109.7 2020=1003.8

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 high26.4% (Jan 2021)
10-year low−25.0% (Feb 2019)
10-year average3.7%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.INVEST.M.NSA.ITEM-I15A

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 10.1% 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.INVEST.M.NSA.ITEM-I15A.

Last updated 2026-10-31. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Total Equipment Index(Original) (BOK ECOS)”.