What is the highest gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita recorded in Republic of Korea?

The highest recorded value was 38,588 current US$ per person in 2022.

What is the lowest gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita recorded in Republic of Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 119.04 current US$ per person in 1962.

How does Republic of Korea rank for gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita?

Republic of Korea ranks 37th out of 207 countries with data for 2025.

Is gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Republic of Korea?

Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in Republic of Korea

Name: GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in Republic of Korea
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Republic of Korea: GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita was 37,884 current US$ per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

37,884 current US$ per person

Change on year

up 3.1%

World rank

37th

of 207 countries

All-time high

38,588 current US$ per person

in 2022

All-time low

119.04 current US$ per person

in 1962

Years of data

1962–2025

GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in Republic of Korea, 1962–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in Republic of Korea is 37,884 current US$ per person, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in Republic of Korea peaked at 38,588 current US$ per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 119.04 current US$ per person, in 1962.

Republic of Korea ranks 37th of 207 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita in Republic of Korea, 1962 to 2025.
Year	current US$ per person	Change
1962	119.04 current US$ per person	—
1963	120.59 current US$ per person	+1.3%
1964	135.53 current US$ per person	+12.4%
1965	135.38 current US$ per person	-0.1%
1966	138.14 current US$ per person	+2.0%
1967	152.42 current US$ per person	+10.3%
1968	191.11 current US$ per person	+25.4%
1969	239.73 current US$ per person	+25.4%
1970	280.62 current US$ per person	+17.1%
1971	318.09 current US$ per person	+13.4%
1972	348.49 current US$ per person	+9.6%
1973	432.79 current US$ per person	+24.2%
1974	556.62 current US$ per person	+28.6%
1975	667.59 current US$ per person	+19.9%
1976	818.52 current US$ per person	+22.6%
1977	983.34 current US$ per person	+20.1%
1978	1,305 current US$ per person	+32.7%
1979	1,714 current US$ per person	+31.4%
1980	1,907 current US$ per person	+11.3%
1981	2,073 current US$ per person	+8.7%
1982	2,094 current US$ per person	+1.0%
1983	2,217 current US$ per person	+5.9%
1984	2,395 current US$ per person	+8.0%
1985	2,536 current US$ per person	+5.9%
1986	2,929 current US$ per person	+15.5%
1987	3,633 current US$ per person	+24.0%
1988	4,661 current US$ per person	+28.3%
1989	5,546 current US$ per person	+19.0%
1990	6,655 current US$ per person	+20.0%
1991	7,810 current US$ per person	+17.4%
1992	8,582 current US$ per person	+9.9%
1993	9,311 current US$ per person	+8.5%
1994	10,436 current US$ per person	+12.1%
1995	12,231 current US$ per person	+17.2%
1996	13,789 current US$ per person	+12.7%
1997	14,030 current US$ per person	+1.7%
1998	10,717 current US$ per person	-23.6%
1999	10,820 current US$ per person	+1.0%
2000	11,455 current US$ per person	+5.9%
2001	12,390 current US$ per person	+8.2%
2002	13,318 current US$ per person	+7.5%
2003	14,286 current US$ per person	+7.3%
2004	16,792 current US$ per person	+17.5%
2005	19,231 current US$ per person	+14.5%
2006	21,615 current US$ per person	+12.4%
2007	24,385 current US$ per person	+12.8%
2008	24,839 current US$ per person	+1.9%
2009	22,958 current US$ per person	-7.6%
2010	23,251 current US$ per person	+1.3%
2011	24,594 current US$ per person	+5.8%
2012	26,784 current US$ per person	+8.9%
2013	28,210 current US$ per person	+5.3%
2014	29,479 current US$ per person	+4.5%
2015	30,126 current US$ per person	+2.2%
2016	30,855 current US$ per person	+2.4%
2017	31,944 current US$ per person	+3.5%
2018	34,614 current US$ per person	+8.4%
2019	35,789 current US$ per person	+3.4%
2020	34,998 current US$ per person	-2.2%
2021	37,446 current US$ per person	+7.0%
2022	38,588 current US$ per person	+3.0%
2023	38,017 current US$ per person	-1.5%
2024	36,755 current US$ per person	-3.3%
2025	37,884 current US$ per person	+3.1%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	153.99 current US$ per person	119.04 current US$ per person	239.73 current US$ per person	8
1970s	742.45 current US$ per person	280.62 current US$ per person	1,714 current US$ per person	10
1980s	2,999 current US$ per person	1,907 current US$ per person	5,546 current US$ per person	10
1990s	10,438 current US$ per person	6,655 current US$ per person	14,030 current US$ per person	10
2000s	18,127 current US$ per person	11,455 current US$ per person	24,839 current US$ per person	10
2010s	29,564 current US$ per person	23,251 current US$ per person	35,789 current US$ per person	10
2020s	37,281 current US$ per person	34,998 current US$ per person	38,588 current US$ per person	6

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

34 Kuwait 41,111 current US$ per person compare
35 Sint Maarten 38,946 current US$ per person compare
36 Japan 38,344 current US$ per person compare
38 Spain 37,119 current US$ per person compare
39 Bahamas 37,017 current US$ per person compare
40 Turks and Caicos Islands 36,764 current US$ per person compare

See the full ranking of 254 places →

More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea

GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 2.94 % change on previous year (2025)
GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.05 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 0.1093 % change on previous year (2025)
GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.02 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
GNI (current US$), per capita 36,849 current US$ per person (2025)
GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,447 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
GNI (current LCU), per capita 52.42 million current LCU per person (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual 18.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 23.99 % change on previous year (2025)

All data for Republic of Korea →

Frequently asked questions

What is gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in Republic of Korea?: Gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita in Republic of Korea was 37,884 current US$ per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita recorded in Republic of Korea?: The highest recorded value was 38,588 current US$ per person in 2022.
What is the lowest gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita recorded in Republic of Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 119.04 current US$ per person in 1962.
How does Republic of Korea rank for gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita?: Republic of Korea ranks 37th out of 207 countries with data for 2025.
Is gni, atlas method (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Republic of Korea?: Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita
Unit: current US$ per person
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 254 places, 13,209 data points, 1962–2025
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

GNI, Atlas method (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.