Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Korea
Korea: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 11.6%
World rank
115th
of 192 countries
All-time high
72.21 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-11.13 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Korea, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Korea is 4.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and up 144.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Korea peaked at 72.21 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -11.13 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Korea ranks 115th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 35.63 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1963 | 33.1 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1964 | 20.53 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1965 | 30.02 % change on previous year | +46.3% |
| 1966 | 63.06 % change on previous year | +110.0% |
| 1967 | 33.11 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 1968 | 48.24 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 1969 | 29.65 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 1970 | 18.94 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1971 | 33.97 % change on previous year | +79.3% |
| 1972 | 15.65 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1973 | 67.05 % change on previous year | +328.4% |
| 1974 | 72.21 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 25.48 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 1976 | 24.21 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 26.43 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 41.7 % change on previous year | +57.8% |
| 1979 | 36.17 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1980 | 47.36 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1981 | 25.37 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 1982 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 1983 | 8.6 % change on previous year | +352.6% |
| 1984 | 9.44 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1985 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 1986 | 27.49 % change on previous year | +1620.8% |
| 1987 | 18.36 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1988 | 11.58 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1989 | 10.71 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 21.91 % change on previous year | +104.6% |
| 1991 | 22.28 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1993 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1994 | 26.99 % change on previous year | +278.8% |
| 1995 | 27.49 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 17.23 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 1997 | 14.24 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1998 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 1999 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -287.7% |
| 2000 | 30.32 % change on previous year | +789.7% |
| 2001 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2002 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +57.4% |
| 2003 | 11.28 % change on previous year | +158.7% |
| 2004 | 21.12 % change on previous year | +87.3% |
| 2005 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 2006 | 11.26 % change on previous year | +142.3% |
| 2007 | 12.83 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 38.95 % change on previous year | +203.7% |
| 2009 | -10.6 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 2010 | 18.61 % change on previous year | -275.6% |
| 2011 | 23.78 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 2012 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 2013 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -360.0% |
| 2014 | -4.49 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2015 | -11.13 % change on previous year | +147.7% |
| 2016 | -2.76 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2017 | 14.01 % change on previous year | -608.2% |
| 2018 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2019 | -0.7745 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 2020 | -9.32 % change on previous year | +1102.8% |
| 2021 | 25.52 % change on previous year | -374.0% |
| 2022 | 31.69 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 2023 | -6.31 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 2024 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -170.7% |
| 2025 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37.13 % change on previous year | 20.53 % change on previous year | 63.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 36.18 % change on previous year | 15.65 % change on previous year | 72.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.24 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 47.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.73 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 27.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.69 % change on previous year | -10.6 % change on previous year | 38.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.06 % change on previous year | -11.13 % change on previous year | 23.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.5 % change on previous year | -9.32 % change on previous year | 31.69 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Korea
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- 114 Tunisia 4.98 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Mali 4.91 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Iceland 4.9 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Croatia 4.76 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Korea
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 3.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 683.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 24.75 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.4928 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 17,853 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate -0.6167 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6567 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 23,790 current US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Korea?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Korea was 4.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 72.21 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.13 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Korea rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Korea ranks 115th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.