Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in South Korea
South Korea: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 27.4% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in South Korea is 27.4%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in South Korea peaked at 29.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11.4%, in 1960.
South Korea ranks 7th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 66 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.7% | 11.4% | 17.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.9% | 16.6% | 21.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.4% | 21.8% | 27.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.5% | 24.8% | 26.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.7% | 24.4% | 26.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.0% | 26.4% | 29.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.3% | 25.5% | 27.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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)
- 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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 130.66 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in South Korea?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in South Korea was 27.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 29.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.4% in 1960.
- How does South Korea rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- South Korea ranks 7th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.