Adjusted net national income in South Korea
South Korea: Adjusted net national income was 1.45 trillion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted net national income in South Korea, 1971–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adjusted net national income in South Korea is 1.45 trillion current US$, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted net national income in South Korea peaked at 1.45 trillion current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.32 billion current US$, in 1971.
South Korea ranks 10th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26.95 billion current US$ | 9.32 billion current US$ | 61.31 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 106.62 billion current US$ | 58.47 billion current US$ | 216.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 377.76 billion current US$ | 247.45 billion current US$ | 516.05 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 691.51 billion current US$ | 449.16 billion current US$ | 972.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.18 trillion current US$ | 938.43 billion current US$ | 1.41 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 trillion current US$ | 1.32 trillion current US$ | 1.45 trillion current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for South Korea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 27.4% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.94 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,422 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.93 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.87 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 185.85 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted net national income in South Korea?
- Adjusted net national income in South Korea was 1.45 trillion current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted net national income recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.45 trillion current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest adjusted net national income recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.32 billion current US$ in 1971.
- How does South Korea rank for adjusted net national income?
- South Korea ranks 10th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted net national income rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted net national income (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. 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.