South Korea vs United Kingdom: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 664.11 billion constant 2015 US$ against 519.10 billion constant 2015 US$ in South Korea, a difference of 145.00 billion constant 2015 US$.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.3 times South Korea's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 160 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | 196.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | 171.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | United Kingdom |
| 1980s | 73.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 229.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | 155.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 219.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | 319.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 99.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 330.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | 432.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | 101.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 451.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | 511.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | 59.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 533.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 611.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 77.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, South Korea or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 664.11 billion constant 2015 US$ against 519.10 billion constant 2015 US$ in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between South Korea and United Kingdom?
- 145.00 billion constant 2015 US$, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United Kingdom?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and United Kingdom rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- South Korea ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 160 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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 is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.