Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) (US) in South Korea
South Korea: Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) (US) was 899.15 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
899.15 billion current US$
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
15th
of 190 countries
All-time high
921.45 billion current US$
in 2023
All-time low
2.03 billion current US$
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for households and npishs final consumption expenditure in South Korea is 899.15 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, households and npishs final consumption expenditure in South Korea peaked at 921.45 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.03 billion current US$, in 1961.
That places South Korea 15th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) (US) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.37 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.03 billion current US$ | -39.7% |
| 1962 | 2.35 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1963 | 3.22 billion current US$ | +37.4% |
| 1964 | 2.87 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1965 | 2.62 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1966 | 3.10 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1967 | 3.86 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1968 | 4.65 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1969 | 5.58 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1970 | 6.68 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1971 | 7.52 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1972 | 7.97 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 9.63 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1974 | 13.60 billion current US$ | +41.2% |
| 1975 | 15.24 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1976 | 19.52 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1977 | 23.83 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1978 | 31.52 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1979 | 40.81 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1980 | 41.64 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 46.48 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1982 | 48.98 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 52.11 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 56.05 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 57.71 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 63.53 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 76.83 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1988 | 100.11 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1989 | 128.37 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1990 | 146.18 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 171.21 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1992 | 186.54 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 207.28 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 248.45 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1995 | 305.38 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1996 | 337.37 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 315.79 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 200.50 billion current US$ | -36.5% |
| 1999 | 271.75 billion current US$ | +35.5% |
| 2000 | 326.23 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 314.81 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 365.81 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 396.68 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 428.53 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 513.18 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 587.25 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2007 | 648.80 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 581.73 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 516.52 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 610.74 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 681.63 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 697.75 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 739.44 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 794.97 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 766.42 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 777.73 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 837.22 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 901.43 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 877.38 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 833.78 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 915.05 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 882.26 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 921.45 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 909.31 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 899.15 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 899.15 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 83.58 billion current US$, 10.8× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 899.15 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.03 billion current US$, 111.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.37 billion current US$ | 2.03 billion current US$ | 5.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.63 billion current US$ | 6.68 billion current US$ | 40.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 67.18 billion current US$ | 41.64 billion current US$ | 128.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 239.05 billion current US$ | 146.18 billion current US$ | 337.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 467.95 billion current US$ | 314.81 billion current US$ | 648.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 768.47 billion current US$ | 610.74 billion current US$ | 901.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 893.50 billion current US$ | 833.78 billion current US$ | 921.45 billion current US$ | 6 |
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 households and npishs final consumption expenditure in South Korea?
- Households and npishs final consumption expenditure in South Korea was 899.15 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest households and npishs final consumption expenditure recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 921.45 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest households and npishs final consumption expenditure recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.03 billion current US$ in 1961.
- How does South Korea rank for households and npishs final consumption expenditure?
- South Korea ranks 15th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is households and npishs final consumption expenditure rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. 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 Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This field includes expenditure on goods and services by the Household and NPISH sector for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. 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.