Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea
South Korea: Gross fixed capital formation was 530.44 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in South Korea stood at 530.44 billion current US$.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in South Korea peaked at 611.59 billion current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 283.67 million current US$, in 1961.
That places South Korea 11th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 804.57 million current US$ | 283.67 million current US$ | 2.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.18 billion current US$ | 2.31 billion current US$ | 23.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.77 billion current US$ | 21.39 billion current US$ | 82.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 161.55 billion current US$ | 107.48 billion current US$ | 233.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 267.64 billion current US$ | 173.14 billion current US$ | 367.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 458.20 billion current US$ | 363.37 billion current US$ | 556.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 566.89 billion current US$ | 530.44 billion current US$ | 611.59 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for South Korea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 27.4% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.94 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,422 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.93 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.87 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 185.85 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in South Korea?
- Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea was 530.44 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 611.59 billion current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 283.67 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does South Korea rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- South Korea ranks 11th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.