Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea
South Korea: Gross fixed capital formation was 754.52 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
754.52 trillion current LCU
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
4th
of 181 countries
All-time high
767.81 trillion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
28.10 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in South Korea stood at 754.52 trillion current LCU.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 48.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in South Korea peaked at 767.81 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 28.10 billion current LCU, in 1960.
South Korea ranks 4th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28.10 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 35.40 billion current LCU | +26.0% |
| 1962 | 50.60 billion current LCU | +42.9% |
| 1963 | 70.20 billion current LCU | +38.7% |
| 1964 | 85.60 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1965 | 126.80 billion current LCU | +48.1% |
| 1966 | 217.30 billion current LCU | +71.4% |
| 1967 | 290.30 billion current LCU | +33.6% |
| 1968 | 441.00 billion current LCU | +51.9% |
| 1969 | 588.80 billion current LCU | +33.5% |
| 1970 | 722.90 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1971 | 803.60 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1972 | 916.80 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1973 | 1.35 trillion current LCU | +47.0% |
| 1974 | 2.16 trillion current LCU | +60.1% |
| 1975 | 2.88 trillion current LCU | +33.6% |
| 1976 | 3.84 trillion current LCU | +33.2% |
| 1977 | 5.49 trillion current LCU | +43.0% |
| 1978 | 8.50 trillion current LCU | +55.0% |
| 1979 | 11.28 trillion current LCU | +32.6% |
| 1980 | 13.17 trillion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 1981 | 14.57 trillion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 17.19 trillion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1983 | 20.83 trillion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 1984 | 23.61 trillion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1985 | 26.32 trillion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1986 | 30.77 trillion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1987 | 37.42 trillion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1988 | 45.52 trillion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1989 | 55.11 trillion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1990 | 76.07 trillion current LCU | +38.0% |
| 1991 | 96.00 trillion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 1992 | 104.38 trillion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 116.62 trillion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 138.15 trillion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1995 | 165.19 trillion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1996 | 187.49 trillion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1997 | 196.68 trillion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 167.76 trillion current LCU | -14.7% |
| 1999 | 181.22 trillion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 212.82 trillion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 2001 | 223.52 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 245.49 trillion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 269.74 trillion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 291.49 trillion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 303.12 trillion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 318.97 trillion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 341.15 trillion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 371.62 trillion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 387.73 trillion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 420.22 trillion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 442.97 trillion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 449.23 trillion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 459.26 trillion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 478.32 trillion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 507.96 trillion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 547.46 trillion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 613.12 trillion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 612.03 trillion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 614.48 trillion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 638.97 trillion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 699.63 trillion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 742.07 trillion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 757.46 trillion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 767.81 trillion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 754.52 trillion current LCU | -1.7% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 754.52 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 5118.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 754.52 trillion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 174.36 billion current LCU, 4327.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 193.41 billion current LCU | 28.10 billion current LCU | 588.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.79 trillion current LCU | 722.90 billion current LCU | 11.28 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.45 trillion current LCU | 13.17 trillion current LCU | 55.11 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 142.96 trillion current LCU | 76.07 trillion current LCU | 196.68 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 296.57 trillion current LCU | 212.82 trillion current LCU | 387.73 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 514.50 trillion current LCU | 420.22 trillion current LCU | 614.48 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 726.74 trillion current LCU | 638.97 trillion current LCU | 767.81 trillion current 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 gross fixed capital formation in South Korea?
- Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea was 754.52 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 767.81 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.10 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Korea rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- South Korea ranks 4th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.5%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.