Republic of Korea vs Sub-Saharan Africa: GNI per capita, Atlas method
GNI per capita, Atlas method over time
- Republic of Korea
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 37,880 current US$ against 1,610 current US$ in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 36,270 current US$.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 23.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 37th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 36th of 207 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,862 current US$ | 676.56 current US$ | 3,185 current US$ | Republic of Korea |
| 1990s | 10,439 current US$ | 728.76 current US$ | 9,710 current US$ | Republic of Korea |
| 2000s | 18,128 current US$ | 964.22 current US$ | 17,164 current US$ | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 29,563 current US$ | 1,625 current US$ | 27,938 current US$ | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 37,282 current US$ | 1,682 current US$ | 35,600 current US$ | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gni per capita, atlas method, Republic of Korea or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Republic of Korea, at 37,880 current US$ against 1,610 current US$ in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gni per capita, atlas method between Republic of Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 36,270 current US$, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for gni per capita, atlas method?
- Republic of Korea ranks 37th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 36th of 207 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This figure is converted to U.S. dollars using the World Bank Atlas method, and divided by the midyear population. GNI, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to U.S. dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special Atlas method of conversion is used by the World Bank. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two preceding years, adjusted for differences in rates of inflation between the country, and through 2000, the G-5 countries (France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). From 2001, these countries include the Euro area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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.