South Korea vs Netherlands: Final consumption expenditure
Final consumption expenditure over time
- South Korea
- Netherlands
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1.23 trillion current US$ against 919.09 billion current US$ in Netherlands, a difference of 310.49 billion current US$.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times Netherlands's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 57 shared years of data; in 1969 it was Netherlands ahead.
South Korea ranks 15th and Netherlands ranks 17th of 186 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 4 and Netherlands in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.34 billion current US$ | 23.90 billion current US$ | 17.56 billion current US$ | Netherlands |
| 1970s | 20.39 billion current US$ | 70.61 billion current US$ | 50.21 billion current US$ | Netherlands |
| 1980s | 80.07 billion current US$ | 140.74 billion current US$ | 60.67 billion current US$ | Netherlands |
| 1990s | 286.52 billion current US$ | 280.33 billion current US$ | 6.19 billion current US$ | South Korea |
| 2000s | 576.35 billion current US$ | 471.01 billion current US$ | 105.34 billion current US$ | South Korea |
| 2010s | 989.76 billion current US$ | 610.16 billion current US$ | 379.60 billion current US$ | South Korea |
| 2020s | 1.22 trillion current US$ | 770.95 billion current US$ | 444.30 billion current US$ | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher final consumption expenditure, South Korea or Netherlands?
- South Korea, at 1.23 trillion current US$ against 919.09 billion current US$ in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in final consumption expenditure between South Korea and Netherlands?
- 310.49 billion current US$, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Netherlands?
- 57 years are reported by both, from 1969 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Netherlands rank globally for final consumption expenditure?
- South Korea ranks 15th and Netherlands ranks 17th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.