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South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(S.A.) (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.INVEST.M.NSA.ITEM-I15B

Latest (y/y)14.5%September 2026
Previous (y/y)17.6%August 2026
Level137.0 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(S.A.) (BOK ECOS) was up 14.5% year on year in September 2026, compared with 17.6% in August 2026.

The level stood at 137.0 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −23.7% (Feb 2019) to 26.3% (Jul 2026), averaging 3.9%.

South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(S.A.) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(S.A.) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(S.A.) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)80100120140201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Total Equipment Index(S.A.) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026137.0 2020=10014.5
August 2026130.1 2020=10017.6
July 2026144.1 2020=10026.3
June 2026134.2 2020=10019.6
May 2026126.4 2020=10012.2
April 2026126.5 2020=1007.7
March 2026131.8 2020=1009.0
February 2026129.6 2020=10012.7
January 2026112.7 2020=1006.8
December 2025107.3 2020=100−13.5
November 2025111.9 2020=1001.3
October 2025112.0 2020=100−2.4
September 2025119.6 2020=1004.5
August 2025110.6 2020=1000.9
July 2025114.1 2020=100−4.0
June 2025112.2 2020=1002.4
May 2025112.7 2020=1008.3
April 2025117.5 2020=1007.2
March 2025120.9 2020=10014.2
February 2025115.0 2020=1001.6
January 2025105.5 2020=1002.4
December 2024124.0 2020=1009.8
November 2024110.5 2020=1002.1
October 2024114.7 2020=1003.2

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 high26.3% (Jul 2026)
10-year low−23.7% (Feb 2019)
10-year average3.9%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.INVEST.M.NSA.ITEM-I15B

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Total Equipment Index(S.A.) (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 14.5% 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-I15B.

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