South Korea: Deposit interest rate
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The most recent value is 3.08 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 2.88 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from January 2000 to June 2026 is 3.51 percent. The minimum of 1.3 percent was recorded in March 2020, while the maximum of 7.8 percent was reached in March 2000.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Bank of Korea
| Recent values | South Korea: Bank deposit interest rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 3.08 |
| 2026 May | 2.88 |
| 2026 Apr | 2.87 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.84 |
| 2026 Feb | 2.87 |
| 2026 Jan | 2.83 |
| 2025 Dec | 3.03 |
| 2025 Nov | 2.9 |
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Definition: The deposit interest rate is the average interest rate on one year term deposits offered by the commercial banks to the household sector.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.1 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1,315.7894 | 7/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,447,960.40 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 138.8402 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.46 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.14 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 3,495,947.50 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,104,543.30 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 1,391,404.20 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 771,084.90 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 625,135.10 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 3.08 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.27 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.36 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.75 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 88.60 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 19.60 | Q4/2025 | percent |