Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was -1.74 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.74 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
127th
of 163 countries
All-time high
63.91 % change on previous year
in 1966
All-time low
-26.59 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea is -1.74 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and down 126.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 63.91 % change on previous year in 1966 and was at its lowest, -26.59 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places Republic of Korea 127th out of 163 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 1963 | 55.96 % change on previous year | -1335.8% |
| 1964 | -12.39 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1965 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -140.0% |
| 1966 | 63.91 % change on previous year | +1189.3% |
| 1967 | 19.22 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 1968 | 38.88 % change on previous year | +102.4% |
| 1969 | 28.06 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1970 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1971 | 15.63 % change on previous year | +793.2% |
| 1972 | -12.59 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 1973 | 31.75 % change on previous year | -352.1% |
| 1974 | 30.5 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1975 | -0.5012 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 1976 | 21.57 % change on previous year | -4403.0% |
| 1977 | 30.7 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 1978 | 31.74 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 16.79 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1980 | -14.64 % change on previous year | -187.2% |
| 1981 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1982 | 10.33 % change on previous year | +203.3% |
| 1983 | 15.54 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 1984 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1985 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1986 | 14.98 % change on previous year | +108.4% |
| 1987 | 14.88 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 19.27 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 1989 | 16.6 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1990 | 15.61 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 19.44 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 1992 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -93.7% |
| 1993 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +365.9% |
| 1994 | 14.71 % change on previous year | +159.1% |
| 1995 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1996 | 11.29 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1997 | -0.5812 % change on previous year | -105.2% |
| 1998 | -26.59 % change on previous year | +4475.5% |
| 1999 | 25.99 % change on previous year | -197.7% |
| 2000 | 14.73 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2001 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 2002 | 8.05 % change on previous year | +449.5% |
| 2003 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2004 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2005 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 2007 | 4.68 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2008 | -0.4098 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 2009 | -8.67 % change on previous year | +2015.2% |
| 2010 | 17.67 % change on previous year | -303.9% |
| 2011 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2012 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -191.4% |
| 2013 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -159.7% |
| 2014 | 3.58 % change on previous year | +137.2% |
| 2015 | 6.45 % change on previous year | +80.4% |
| 2016 | 6.82 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 10.25 % change on previous year | +50.3% |
| 2018 | -0.2934 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2019 | -1.45 % change on previous year | +393.9% |
| 2020 | 0.7902 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2021 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +424.9% |
| 2022 | 0.0648 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2023 | 0.1258 % change on previous year | +94.2% |
| 2024 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -1939.1% |
| 2025 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.64 % change on previous year | -12.39 % change on previous year | 63.91 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 16.73 % change on previous year | -12.59 % change on previous year | 31.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.78 % change on previous year | -14.64 % change on previous year | 19.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.63 % change on previous year | -26.59 % change on previous year | 25.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.69 % change on previous year | -8.67 % change on previous year | 14.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.48 % change on previous year | -2.52 % change on previous year | 17.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1799 % change on previous year | -2.31 % change on previous year | 4.15 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 124 Japan -0.821 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Luxembourg -1.16 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Philippines -1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Niger -2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Bangladesh -2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Norway -2.84 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2815 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 10,198 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 0.6183 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.406 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 14,708 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 577.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 20.92 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3902 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was -1.74 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 63.91 % change on previous year in 1966.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.59 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 127th out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 126.9%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.