Gross fixed capital formation, Private … square kilometre Domestic in South Korea
South Korea: Gross fixed capital formation, Private … square kilometre Domestic was 4.9 units per square kilometre in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in South Korea, 1970–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Korea is 4.9 units per square kilometre, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Korea peaked at 5.11 units per square kilometre in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0053 units per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places South Korea 2nd out of 171 countries with data for 2019, 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, Private … square kilometre Domestic in South Korea, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0053 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 0.0059 units per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1972 | 0.0069 units per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 1973 | 0.011 units per square kilometre | +59.6% |
| 1974 | 0.0179 units per square kilometre | +63.4% |
| 1975 | 0.0226 units per square kilometre | +26.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0303 units per square kilometre | +34.0% |
| 1977 | 0.0439 units per square kilometre | +45.0% |
| 1978 | 0.0684 units per square kilometre | +55.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0916 units per square kilometre | +33.9% |
| 1980 | 0.1025 units per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1981 | 0.1085 units per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 0.136 units per square kilometre | +25.3% |
| 1983 | 0.1656 units per square kilometre | +21.8% |
| 1984 | 0.19 units per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 0.2071 units per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 0.249 units per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1987 | 0.3087 units per square kilometre | +24.0% |
| 1988 | 0.3773 units per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 1989 | 0.4663 units per square kilometre | +23.6% |
| 1990 | 0.6553 units per square kilometre | +40.5% |
| 1991 | 0.8159 units per square kilometre | +24.5% |
| 1992 | 0.8757 units per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 0.9819 units per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 1.17 units per square kilometre | +18.9% |
| 1995 | 1.41 units per square kilometre | +20.8% |
| 1996 | 1.61 units per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 1.66 units per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 1.36 units per square kilometre | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 1.49 units per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 1.74 units per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 1.82 units per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 2.02 units per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2003 | 2.19 units per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 2.36 units per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 2.46 units per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 2.61 units per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 2.8 units per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 3.04 units per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 3 units per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 3.38 units per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 3.59 units per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 3.66 units per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 3.74 units per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 3.95 units per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 4.2 units per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 4.51 units per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 5.11 units per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 5.05 units per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 4.9 units per square kilometre | -2.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 4.9 units per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0013 units per square kilometre, 3670.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 4.9 units per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.027 units per square kilometre, 181.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0304 units per square kilometre | 0.0053 units per square kilometre | 0.0916 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2311 units per square kilometre | 0.1025 units per square kilometre | 0.4663 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.2 units per square kilometre | 0.6553 units per square kilometre | 1.66 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.4 units per square kilometre | 1.74 units per square kilometre | 3.04 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.21 units per square kilometre | 3.38 units per square kilometre | 5.11 units per square kilometre | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 307.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 224.29 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 168.75 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.4147 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Korea?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in South Korea was 4.9 units per square kilometre in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 5.11 units per square kilometre in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0053 units per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does South Korea rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- South Korea ranks 2nd out of 171 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices International Monetary Fund
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.