Gross domestic savings in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Gross domestic savings was 914.34 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
914.34 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
4th
of 187 countries
All-time high
914.34 trillion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
2.40 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic savings in Republic of Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in Republic of Korea is 914.34 trillion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 46.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Republic of Korea peaked at 914.34 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.40 billion current LCU, in 1960.
That places Republic of Korea 4th out of 187 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.
Gross domestic savings in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.40 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 9.40 billion current LCU | +291.7% |
| 1962 | 12.90 billion current LCU | +37.2% |
| 1963 | 47.40 billion current LCU | +267.4% |
| 1964 | 68.50 billion current LCU | +44.5% |
| 1965 | 65.50 billion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 1966 | 128.60 billion current LCU | +96.3% |
| 1967 | 149.20 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1968 | 249.10 billion current LCU | +67.0% |
| 1969 | 404.30 billion current LCU | +62.3% |
| 1970 | 469.60 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1971 | 512.00 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 739.10 billion current LCU | +44.4% |
| 1973 | 1.28 trillion current LCU | +72.8% |
| 1974 | 1.77 trillion current LCU | +38.8% |
| 1975 | 2.16 trillion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1976 | 3.69 trillion current LCU | +70.4% |
| 1977 | 5.38 trillion current LCU | +45.9% |
| 1978 | 7.82 trillion current LCU | +45.4% |
| 1979 | 10.03 trillion current LCU | +28.2% |
| 1980 | 10.43 trillion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 13.00 trillion current LCU | +24.7% |
| 1982 | 15.92 trillion current LCU | +22.5% |
| 1983 | 21.58 trillion current LCU | +35.5% |
| 1984 | 26.99 trillion current LCU | +25.1% |
| 1985 | 30.80 trillion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1986 | 39.25 trillion current LCU | +27.5% |
| 1987 | 49.94 trillion current LCU | +27.2% |
| 1988 | 62.66 trillion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1989 | 66.77 trillion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 81.32 trillion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1991 | 98.47 trillion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1992 | 110.21 trillion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 125.42 trillion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 147.08 trillion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1995 | 172.60 trillion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 185.03 trillion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 204.26 trillion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 213.92 trillion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 223.94 trillion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 235.38 trillion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 243.13 trillion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 263.53 trillion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 293.92 trillion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 340.02 trillion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 2005 | 346.87 trillion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 351.05 trillion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 386.13 trillion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 401.07 trillion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 420.56 trillion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 486.88 trillion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 494.59 trillion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 507.75 trillion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 537.25 trillion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 564.14 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 624.25 trillion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 665.55 trillion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 705.43 trillion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 711.39 trillion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 690.36 trillion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 724.79 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 796.87 trillion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 774.52 trillion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 777.43 trillion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 870.08 trillion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2025 | 914.34 trillion current LCU | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 113.73 billion current LCU | 2.40 billion current LCU | 404.30 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.39 trillion current LCU | 469.60 billion current LCU | 10.03 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.73 trillion current LCU | 10.43 trillion current LCU | 66.77 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 156.23 trillion current LCU | 81.32 trillion current LCU | 223.94 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 328.17 trillion current LCU | 235.38 trillion current LCU | 420.56 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 598.76 trillion current LCU | 486.88 trillion current LCU | 711.39 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 809.67 trillion current LCU | 724.79 trillion current LCU | 914.34 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 1 Iran, Islamic Republic of 88,983.20 trillion current LCU compare
- 2 Indonesia 8,870.47 trillion current LCU compare
- 3 Viet Nam 4,806.57 trillion current LCU compare
- 5 Uzbekistan 369.00 trillion current LCU compare
- 6 Colombia 209.83 trillion current LCU compare
- 7 Japan 169.88 trillion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 37,470 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1,237 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 44.80 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 0.7232 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3433 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 12,437 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Republic of Korea?
- Gross domestic savings in Republic of Korea was 914.34 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 914.34 trillion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.40 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for gross domestic savings?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.