Gdp vs happiness in South Korea
South Korea: Gdp vs happiness was 6.04 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
6.04
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
66th
of 157 countries
All-time high
6.27
in 2012
All-time low
5.64
in 2011
Years of data
14
2011–2025
Gdp vs happiness in South Korea, 2011–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp vs happiness in South Korea stood at 6.04.
That represents a change of up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp vs happiness in South Korea peaked at 6.27 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5.64, in 2011.
That places South Korea 66th out of 157 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.9 | 5.64 | 6.27 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.98 | 5.84 | 6.06 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp 5.16 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.12 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 37,470 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 27.43 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 1.94 trillion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 37,470 (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 gdp vs happiness in South Korea?
- Gdp vs happiness in South Korea was 6.04 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp vs happiness recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6.27 in 2012.
- What is the lowest gdp vs happiness recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.64 in 2011.
- How does South Korea rank for gdp vs happiness?
- South Korea ranks 66th out of 157 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp vs happiness rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp vs happiness. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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