Annual growth of GDP per capita in South Korea
South Korea: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 1.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in South Korea, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 1.1% for annual growth of gdp per capita in 2025.
The figure is down 41.0% on the previous year and down 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in South Korea peaked at 13.0% in 1973 and was at its lowest, -5.6%, in 1998.
That places South Korea 140th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.7% | 1.0% | 12.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.7% | 5.3% | 13.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.7% | -3.0% | 11.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.4% | -5.6% | 10.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.3% | 0.3% | 8.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.0% | 2.0% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.7% | 6 |
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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 annual growth of gdp per capita in South Korea?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in South Korea was 1.1% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 1973.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.6% in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- South Korea ranks 140th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.