Gross savings in South Korea
South Korea: Gross savings was 666.54 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in South Korea, 1976–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross savings in South Korea stood at 666.54 billion current US$.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in South Korea peaked at 710.97 billion current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7.84 billion current US$, in 1976.
South Korea ranks 9th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.22 billion current US$ | 7.84 billion current US$ | 21.04 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 44.10 billion current US$ | 16.99 billion current US$ | 99.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 172.69 billion current US$ | 115.55 billion current US$ | 227.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 291.30 billion current US$ | 183.36 billion current US$ | 408.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 535.24 billion current US$ | 417.40 billion current US$ | 645.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 648.53 billion current US$ | 615.42 billion current US$ | 710.97 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 savings in South Korea?
- Gross savings in South Korea was 666.54 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 710.97 billion current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.84 billion current US$ in 1976.
- How does South Korea rank for gross savings?
- South Korea ranks 9th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. 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 savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. 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.