Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Korea

Korea: Gross fixed capital formation, private sector was 635.16 trillion current LCU in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
635.16 trillion current LCU
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
1st
of 105 countries
All-time high
650.49 trillion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
551.40 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Korea, 1970–2025

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Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.

Analysis

In 2025, gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Korea stood at 635.16 trillion current LCU.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 45.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Korea peaked at 650.49 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 551.40 billion current LCU, in 1970.

Korea ranks 1st of 105 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.09 trillion current LCU 551.40 billion current LCU 9.25 trillion current LCU 10
1980s 23.50 trillion current LCU 10.35 trillion current LCU 46.97 trillion current LCU 10
1990s 120.35 trillion current LCU 65.52 trillion current LCU 165.67 trillion current LCU 10
2000s 246.05 trillion current LCU 178.19 trillion current LCU 310.88 trillion current LCU 10
2010s 438.27 trillion current LCU 350.95 trillion current LCU 531.57 trillion current LCU 10
2020s 616.00 trillion current LCU 535.99 trillion current LCU 650.49 trillion current LCU 6

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 2 India 80.37 trillion current LCU compare
  2. 3 Chile 76.24 trillion current LCU compare
  3. 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 52.79 trillion current LCU compare

See the full ranking of 105 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Korea?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Korea was 635.16 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, private sector recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 650.49 trillion current LCU in 2024.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 551.40 billion current LCU in 1970.
How does Korea rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector?
Korea ranks 1st out of 105 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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, private sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
105 places, 3,078 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Private investment covers outlays by the private sector (including private nonprofit agencies) on additions to its fixed domestic assets. 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.