How does South Korea rank for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre?

South Korea ranks 2nd out of 173 countries with data for 2023.

Is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea

Name: Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Korea: Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre

Change on year

up 2.0%

World rank

2nd

of 173 countries

All-time high

15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

459.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea is 15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea peaked at 15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 459.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.

That places South Korea 2nd out of 173 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea, 1961 to 2023.
Year	constant LCU per square kilometre	Change
1961	459.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre	—
1962	501.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.1%
1963	523.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.5%
1964	563.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.6%
1965	602.59 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.0%
1966	645.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.1%
1967	703.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.0%
1968	777.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.6%
1969	861.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.8%
1970	950.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.3%
1971	1.04 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.6%
1972	1.10 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.1%
1973	1.20 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.4%
1974	1.29 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.7%
1975	1.37 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.0%
1976	1.47 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.5%
1977	1.56 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.8%
1978	1.68 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.1%
1979	1.82 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.5%
1980	1.85 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.6%
1981	1.96 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.6%
1982	2.09 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.7%
1983	2.26 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.4%
1984	2.43 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.3%
1985	2.60 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.9%
1986	2.83 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.9%
1987	3.07 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.4%
1988	3.35 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.4%
1989	3.72 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+11.0%
1990	4.10 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.1%
1991	4.44 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.4%
1992	4.75 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.0%
1993	5.07 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.6%
1994	5.49 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.4%
1995	6.03 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.7%
1996	6.50 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.7%
1997	6.76 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.1%
1998	6.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	-9.3%
1999	6.79 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.9%
2000	7.31 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.6%
2001	7.71 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.5%
2002	8.38 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.6%
2003	8.43 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.7%
2004	8.54 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.2%
2005	8.95 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.8%
2006	9.44 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.4%
2007	9.96 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.5%
2008	10.18 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.2%
2009	10.33 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.4%
2010	10.80 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.6%
2011	11.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.1%
2012	11.38 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.2%
2013	11.65 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.3%
2014	11.95 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.6%
2015	12.29 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.9%
2016	12.67 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.1%
2017	13.05 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.0%
2018	13.54 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.8%
2019	13.98 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.2%
2020	13.66 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	-2.2%
2021	14.24 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.2%
2022	14.84 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.2%
2023	15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.0%

South Korea compared with similar countries

South Korea's 15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 2559.9× the median. (61 countries reporting)
South Korea's 15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 1616.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	626.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre	459.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre	861.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre	9
1970s	1.35 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	950.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre	1.82 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1980s	2.62 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	1.85 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	3.72 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1990s	5.61 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	4.10 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	6.79 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2000s	8.92 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	7.31 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10.33 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2010s	12.24 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10.80 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	13.98 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2020s	14.47 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	13.66 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near South Korea

1 Iran 25.50 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare
3 Vietnam 11.90 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare
4 Lebanon 5.21 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare
5 Macao 5.10 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

More economy & growth data for South Korea

Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 41.23 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 797.74 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 15.80 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 22.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0084 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 305.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 4.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2332 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 8,447 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)

All data for South Korea →

Frequently asked questions

What is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea?: Final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea was 15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 15.13 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 459.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
How does South Korea rank for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre?: South Korea ranks 2nd out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
Is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre
Unit: constant LCU per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 173 places, 7,020 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 15 September 2026

Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.