Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
7th
of 160 countries
All-time high
5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
25,185 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea stood at 5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea peaked at 5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 25,185 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places Republic of Korea 7th out of 160 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,379 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 25,185 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1963 | 39,279 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +56.0% |
| 1964 | 34,411 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.4% |
| 1965 | 36,117 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1966 | 59,200 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +63.9% |
| 1967 | 70,576 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.2% |
| 1968 | 98,018 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +38.9% |
| 1969 | 125,521 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +28.1% |
| 1970 | 127,718 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 147,684 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 1972 | 129,085 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.6% |
| 1973 | 170,068 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +31.7% |
| 1974 | 221,938 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +30.5% |
| 1975 | 220,825 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 268,451 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 1977 | 350,874 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +30.7% |
| 1978 | 462,255 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +31.7% |
| 1979 | 539,866 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 1980 | 460,854 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -14.6% |
| 1981 | 476,554 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 525,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 607,472 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1984 | 669,930 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1985 | 718,094 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 825,660 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 948,515 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 1.13 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1989 | 1.32 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 1.53 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 1.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.4% |
| 1992 | 1.84 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 1.95 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 2.24 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1995 | 2.45 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 2.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1997 | 2.71 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 1.99 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -26.6% |
| 1999 | 2.51 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +26.0% |
| 2000 | 2.88 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 2.91 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 3.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 3.31 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 3.44 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 3.55 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 3.71 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 3.88 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 3.86 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 3.52 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 4.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 4.26 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 4.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 4.20 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 4.35 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 4.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 4.94 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 5.45 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 5.43 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 5.35 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 5.39 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 5.62 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 5.62 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 57,187 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 25,185 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 125,521 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 263,876 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 127,718 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 539,866 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 768,333 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 460,854 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.32 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.18 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.53 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.42 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.88 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 3.88 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.69 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5.45 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.56 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5.39 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 4 Bahrain 14.51 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 5 Malta 11.01 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 6 Qatar 5.76 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 8 Switzerland 5.54 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 9 Netherlands 5.52 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 10 Israel 4.91 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), 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$), annual growth rate 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea?
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea was 5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 5.63 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,185 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Republic of Korea ranks 7th out of 160 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. 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$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.