Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in South Korea
South Korea: Adjusted savings: mineral depletion was 6.81 million current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in South Korea, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adjusted savings: mineral depletion in South Korea is 6.81 million current US$, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 98.6% on the previous year and down 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: mineral depletion in South Korea peaked at 617.86 million current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.09 million current US$, in 2004.
South Korea ranks 83rd of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.68 million current US$ | 1.27 million current US$ | 20.42 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.09 million current US$ | 4.10 million current US$ | 55.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.58 million current US$ | 1.21 million current US$ | 45.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.55 million current US$ | 1.09 million current US$ | 64.94 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.59 million current US$ | 4.18 million current US$ | 617.86 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 243.74 million current US$ | 6.81 million current US$ | 480.67 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 80 Slovakia 10.61 million current US$ compare
- 81 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7.31 million current US$ compare
- 82 South Sudan 7.23 million current US$ compare
- 84 Sierra Leone 6.67 million current US$ compare
- 85 Uruguay 5.61 million current US$ compare
- 86 Kenya 4.84 million current US$ compare
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 savings: mineral depletion in South Korea?
- Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in South Korea was 6.81 million current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 617.86 million current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 million current US$ in 2004.
- How does South Korea rank for adjusted savings: mineral depletion?
- South Korea ranks 83rd out of 217 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: mineral depletion rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.6%. 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 savings: mineral depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Mineral depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of mineral resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate. 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.