Fruit consumption per capita in South Korea
South Korea: Fruit consumption per capita was 48.06 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
48.06
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
150th
of 192 countries
All-time high
78.92
in 2007
All-time low
4.99
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fruit consumption per capita in South Korea, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 48.06 for fruit consumption per capita in 2023.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fruit consumption per capita in South Korea peaked at 78.92 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.99, in 1961.
That places South Korea 150th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fruit consumption per capita in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.99 | — |
| 1962 | 6.36 | +27.4% |
| 1963 | 5.68 | -10.6% |
| 1964 | 7.1 | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 9.53 | +34.2% |
| 1966 | 9.97 | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 10.66 | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 11.36 | +6.6% |
| 1969 | 11.82 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 11.86 | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 11.32 | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 13.24 | +17.0% |
| 1973 | 14.57 | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 15.18 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 14.17 | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 15.34 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 19.62 | +27.9% |
| 1978 | 20.78 | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 23.33 | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 22.8 | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 26.27 | +15.2% |
| 1982 | 29.71 | +13.1% |
| 1983 | 33.64 | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 29.59 | -12.0% |
| 1985 | 34.61 | +16.9% |
| 1986 | 33.64 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 37.39 | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 41.05 | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 52.97 | +29.0% |
| 1990 | 45.81 | -13.5% |
| 1991 | 55.79 | +21.8% |
| 1992 | 61.1 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 57.09 | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 59.8 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 68.48 | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 62.48 | -8.8% |
| 1997 | 68.66 | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 56.57 | -17.6% |
| 1999 | 63.86 | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 68.39 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 70.72 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 66.83 | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 63.82 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 66.28 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 74.81 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 69.76 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 78.92 | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 73.38 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 72.28 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 64.69 | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 59.8 | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 65.5 | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 57.18 | -12.7% |
| 2014 | 63.25 | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 55.98 | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 57.26 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 58.61 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 56.04 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 55 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 50.61 | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 51.83 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 51.02 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 48.06 | -5.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 48.06 is below the median for high income countries, which is 95.22, 50% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 48.06 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 77.21, 62% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.61 | 4.99 | 11.82 | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.94 | 11.32 | 23.33 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.17 | 22.8 | 52.97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.96 | 45.81 | 68.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.52 | 63.82 | 78.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.33 | 55 | 65.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.38 | 48.06 | 51.83 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -49.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 307.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 224.29 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 168.75 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fruit consumption per capita in South Korea?
- Fruit consumption per capita in South Korea was 48.06 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fruit consumption per capita recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 78.92 in 2007.
- What is the lowest fruit consumption per capita recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.99 in 1961.
- How does South Korea rank for fruit consumption per capita?
- South Korea ranks 150th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fruit consumption per capita rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fruit consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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