South Korea vs Vietnam: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- South Korea
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 2,329.31 trillion constant LCU against 637.48 trillion constant LCU in South Korea, a difference of 1,691.83 trillion constant LCU.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 3.7 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1994 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 4th and Vietnam ranks 3rd of 167 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 304.27 trillion constant LCU | 249.62 trillion constant LCU | 54.64 trillion constant LCU | South Korea |
| 2000s | 406.46 trillion constant LCU | 571.65 trillion constant LCU | 165.18 trillion constant LCU | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 554.91 trillion constant LCU | 1,211.03 trillion constant LCU | 656.12 trillion constant LCU | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 655.16 trillion constant LCU | 1,992.81 trillion constant LCU | 1,337.64 trillion constant LCU | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, South Korea or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 2,329.31 trillion constant LCU against 637.48 trillion constant LCU in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between South Korea and Vietnam?
- 1,691.83 trillion constant LCU, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Vietnam?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Vietnam rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- South Korea ranks 4th and Vietnam ranks 3rd of 167 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.