GNI per capita in South Korea
South Korea: GNI per capita was 44.93 million constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
44.93 million constant LCU
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
4th
of 170 countries
All-time high
44.93 million constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
1.43 million constant LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
GNI per capita in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni per capita in South Korea is 44.93 million constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in South Korea peaked at 44.93 million constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.43 million constant LCU, in 1960.
That places South Korea 4th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita in South Korea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.43 million constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.46 million constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1962 | 1.48 million constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 1.60 million constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1964 | 1.69 million constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 1.77 million constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 1.95 million constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1967 | 2.11 million constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 2.33 million constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 1969 | 2.60 million constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1970 | 2.75 million constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 2.94 million constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1972 | 3.08 million constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 3.46 million constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1974 | 3.62 million constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 3.73 million constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 4.30 million constant LCU | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 4.82 million constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1978 | 5.34 million constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 5.67 million constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 5.28 million constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 5.50 million constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 5.95 million constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 6.69 million constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1984 | 7.31 million constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 7.74 million constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 8.74 million constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 1987 | 9.95 million constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 1988 | 11.19 million constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1989 | 12.05 million constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 13.08 million constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1991 | 14.38 million constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 15.13 million constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 16.07 million constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 17.41 million constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 18.78 million constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 19.86 million constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 20.52 million constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 18.85 million constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 20.75 million constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2000 | 21.98 million constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 22.66 million constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 24.50 million constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 25.02 million constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 25.97 million constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 26.61 million constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 27.52 million constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 28.91 million constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 28.80 million constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 29.40 million constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 31.44 million constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 31.73 million constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 32.52 million constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 33.64 million constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 34.59 million constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 36.66 million constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 38.20 million constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 39.32 million constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 39.92 million constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 40.03 million constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 40.04 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 41.61 million constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 41.47 million constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 42.28 million constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 43.91 million constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 44.93 million constant LCU | +2.3% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 44.93 million constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 58,234 constant LCU, 771.5× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 44.93 million constant LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 91,995 constant LCU, 488.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.84 million constant LCU | 1.43 million constant LCU | 2.60 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.97 million constant LCU | 2.75 million constant LCU | 5.67 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.04 million constant LCU | 5.28 million constant LCU | 12.05 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.48 million constant LCU | 13.08 million constant LCU | 20.75 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.14 million constant LCU | 21.98 million constant LCU | 29.40 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.81 million constant LCU | 31.44 million constant LCU | 40.03 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.38 million constant LCU | 40.04 million constant LCU | 44.93 million constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in South Korea?
- Gni per capita in South Korea was 44.93 million constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 44.93 million constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.43 million constant LCU in 1960.
- How does South Korea rank for gni per capita?
- South Korea ranks 4th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.