Republic of Korea vs Viet Nam: Exports as a capacity to import
Exports as a capacity to import over time
- Republic of Korea
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 7,614.85 trillion constant LCU against 902.96 trillion constant LCU in Republic of Korea, a difference of 6,711.89 trillion constant LCU.
That makes Viet Nam's figure about 8.4 times Republic of Korea's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 4th and Viet Nam ranks 2nd of 179 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Viet Nam in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 74.83 trillion constant LCU | 63.47 trillion constant LCU | 11.36 trillion constant LCU | Republic of Korea |
| 1990s | 142.31 trillion constant LCU | 169.89 trillion constant LCU | 27.58 trillion constant LCU | Viet Nam |
| 2000s | 333.97 trillion constant LCU | 858.47 trillion constant LCU | 524.50 trillion constant LCU | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 650.74 trillion constant LCU | 3,029.03 trillion constant LCU | 2,378.28 trillion constant LCU | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 787.12 trillion constant LCU | 6,055.42 trillion constant LCU | 5,268.29 trillion constant LCU | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exports as a capacity to import, Republic of Korea or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 7,614.85 trillion constant LCU against 902.96 trillion constant LCU in Republic of Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in exports as a capacity to import between Republic of Korea and Viet Nam?
- 6,711.89 trillion constant LCU, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Viet Nam?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Korea and Viet Nam rank globally for exports as a capacity to import?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th and Viet Nam ranks 2nd of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.