Gross domestic product (GDP) in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 12.54 billion current GBP in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1992)
12.54 billion current GBP
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
109th
of 200 countries
All-time high
20.49 billion current GBP
in 1985
All-time low
100.00 million current GBP
in 1952
Years of data
44
1949–1992
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 1949–1992
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of recorded 12.54 billion current GBP for gross domestic product (gdp) in 1992.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 68.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of peaked at 20.49 billion current GBP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 100.00 million current GBP, in 1952.
That places Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 109th out of 200 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 146.94 million current GBP | — |
| 1950 | 156.43 million current GBP | +6.5% |
| 1951 | 125.36 million current GBP | -19.9% |
| 1952 | 100.00 million current GBP | -20.2% |
| 1953 | 135.36 million current GBP | +35.4% |
| 1954 | 183.57 million current GBP | +35.6% |
| 1955 | 278.21 million current GBP | +51.6% |
| 1956 | 296.79 million current GBP | +6.7% |
| 1957 | 388.93 million current GBP | +31.0% |
| 1958 | 484.29 million current GBP | +24.5% |
| 1959 | 590.72 million current GBP | +22.0% |
| 1960 | 635.00 million current GBP | +7.5% |
| 1961 | 697.50 million current GBP | +9.8% |
| 1962 | 805.00 million current GBP | +15.4% |
| 1963 | 823.57 million current GBP | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 856.43 million current GBP | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 1.02 billion current GBP | +18.6% |
| 1966 | 1.03 billion current GBP | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 1.15 billion current GBP | +11.9% |
| 1968 | 1.37 billion current GBP | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 1.47 billion current GBP | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 1.78 billion current GBP | +21.0% |
| 1971 | 2.06 billion current GBP | +15.6% |
| 1972 | 2.31 billion current GBP | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 2.47 billion current GBP | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 3.24 billion current GBP | +31.2% |
| 1975 | 4.43 billion current GBP | +36.7% |
| 1976 | 6.03 billion current GBP | +36.3% |
| 1977 | 6.47 billion current GBP | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 6.47 billion current GBP | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 6.44 billion current GBP | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 6.03 billion current GBP | -6.4% |
| 1981 | 6.68 billion current GBP | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 7.45 billion current GBP | +11.7% |
| 1983 | 8.86 billion current GBP | +18.8% |
| 1984 | 19.02 billion current GBP | +114.8% |
| 1985 | 20.49 billion current GBP | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 18.56 billion current GBP | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 17.26 billion current GBP | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 16.42 billion current GBP | -4.9% |
| 1989 | 18.34 billion current GBP | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 16.73 billion current GBP | -8.8% |
| 1991 | 13.21 billion current GBP | -21.0% |
| 1992 | 12.54 billion current GBP | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 146.94 million current GBP | 146.94 million current GBP | 146.94 million current GBP | 1 |
| 1950s | 273.96 million current GBP | 100.00 million current GBP | 590.72 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1960s | 984.76 million current GBP | 635.00 million current GBP | 1.47 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.17 billion current GBP | 1.78 billion current GBP | 6.47 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.91 billion current GBP | 6.03 billion current GBP | 20.49 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.16 billion current GBP | 12.54 billion current GBP | 16.73 billion current GBP | 3 |
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More economy & growth data for Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 52,947 (2027)
- Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index 0.083 (2025)
- Human Rights Index vs. GDP per capita 0.024 (2025)
- Share of imports by region of origin 99.91 million current US$ (2024)
- Vaccination coverage against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vs. GDP per capita 99.0% (2024)
- Where China ranks among a country’s import partners 1 rank (2024)
- Imports by region of origin 99.91 million current US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.4916 constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Per capita egg consumption 4.41 kilograms per year per capita (2018)
- Technical cooperation grants 1.19 million BoP, current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of was 12.54 billion current GBP in 1992, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 20.49 billion current GBP in 1985.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 100.00 million current GBP in 1952.
- How does Korea, Democratic People's Republic of rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 109th out of 200 countries with data for 1992.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea, Democratic People's Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.