Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea
South Korea: Gross fixed capital formation was 530.44 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
530.44 billion current US$
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
11th
of 181 countries
All-time high
611.59 billion current US$
in 2021
All-time low
283.67 million current US$
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
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$, in 1961.
That places South Korea 11th out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in South Korea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 445.15 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 283.67 million current US$ | -36.3% |
| 1962 | 389.23 million current US$ | +37.2% |
| 1963 | 540.00 million current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1964 | 400.29 million current US$ | -25.9% |
| 1965 | 475.98 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1966 | 800.85 million current US$ | +68.3% |
| 1967 | 1.07 billion current US$ | +34.0% |
| 1968 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +48.5% |
| 1969 | 2.04 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1970 | 2.33 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1971 | 2.31 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 2.33 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 3.38 billion current US$ | +45.0% |
| 1974 | 5.33 billion current US$ | +57.6% |
| 1975 | 5.95 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 7.93 billion current US$ | +33.2% |
| 1977 | 11.34 billion current US$ | +43.0% |
| 1978 | 17.57 billion current US$ | +55.0% |
| 1979 | 23.30 billion current US$ | +32.6% |
| 1980 | 21.69 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 21.39 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 23.51 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1983 | 26.85 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 29.30 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 30.26 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 34.90 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1987 | 45.49 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1988 | 62.22 billion current US$ | +36.8% |
| 1989 | 82.08 billion current US$ | +31.9% |
| 1990 | 107.48 billion current US$ | +30.9% |
| 1991 | 130.91 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1992 | 133.71 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 145.29 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 171.95 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1995 | 214.18 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1996 | 233.07 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 206.75 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 119.70 billion current US$ | -42.1% |
| 1999 | 152.44 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2000 | 188.18 billion current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2001 | 173.14 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 196.22 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 226.36 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 254.51 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 295.98 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2006 | 334.07 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 367.12 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 337.21 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 303.64 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 363.37 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 399.71 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 398.67 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 419.42 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 454.31 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 449.14 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 471.63 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 542.11 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2018 | 556.30 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 527.28 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 541.38 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 611.59 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 574.61 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 580.13 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 563.17 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 530.44 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 530.44 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 10.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 530.44 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.21 billion current US$, 85.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 804.57 million current US$ | 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 |
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 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 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 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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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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.