South Korea vs Vietnam: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- South Korea
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 790.38 trillion current LCU against 137.55 trillion current LCU in South Korea, a difference of 652.84 trillion current LCU.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 5.7 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1986 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 3rd and Vietnam ranks 1st of 192 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and Vietnam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.82 trillion current LCU | -1.22 trillion current LCU | 7.04 trillion current LCU | South Korea |
| 1990s | 4.90 trillion current LCU | -15.55 trillion current LCU | 20.44 trillion current LCU | South Korea |
| 2000s | 15.23 trillion current LCU | -84.98 trillion current LCU | 100.21 trillion current LCU | South Korea |
| 2010s | 68.43 trillion current LCU | 129.74 trillion current LCU | 61.32 trillion current LCU | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 66.98 trillion current LCU | 548.80 trillion current LCU | 481.82 trillion current LCU | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, South Korea or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 790.38 trillion current LCU against 137.55 trillion current LCU in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between South Korea and Vietnam?
- 652.84 trillion current LCU, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Vietnam?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Vietnam rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- South Korea ranks 3rd and Vietnam ranks 1st of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.