Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual was 23.99 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
23.99 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 273.0%
World rank
37th
of 206 countries
All-time high
425.93 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-737.07 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Republic of Korea, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 23.99 % change on previous year for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in 2025.
That represents a change of up 273.0% on the previous year and up 176.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Republic of Korea peaked at 425.93 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -737.07 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Republic of Korea 37th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 65.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 10.53 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 1963 | 11.9 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1964 | 68.09 % change on previous year | +471.9% |
| 1965 | 48.1 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1966 | 96.58 % change on previous year | +100.8% |
| 1967 | 74.78 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1968 | 16.42 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1969 | 22.22 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 1970 | -11.19 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 1971 | -48.43 % change on previous year | +332.8% |
| 1972 | -64.5 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1973 | -41.94 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 1974 | 425.93 % change on previous year | -1115.7% |
| 1975 | -400.35 % change on previous year | -194.0% |
| 1976 | 24.85 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 1977 | 17 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1978 | 237.03 % change on previous year | +1293.9% |
| 1979 | -177.37 % change on previous year | -174.8% |
| 1980 | -540.96 % change on previous year | +205.0% |
| 1981 | -87.22 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 1982 | 21.73 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 1983 | -34.06 % change on previous year | -256.7% |
| 1984 | -56.56 % change on previous year | +66.1% |
| 1985 | -73.83 % change on previous year | +30.5% |
| 1986 | -14.55 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1987 | 33.41 % change on previous year | -329.6% |
| 1988 | 23.28 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1989 | 56.87 % change on previous year | +144.3% |
| 1990 | 58.81 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1991 | -22.75 % change on previous year | -138.7% |
| 1992 | -49.31 % change on previous year | +116.8% |
| 1993 | -14.29 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1994 | -123.08 % change on previous year | +761.5% |
| 1995 | -70.87 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 1996 | -7.33 % change on previous year | -89.7% |
| 1997 | -69.1 % change on previous year | +843.2% |
| 1998 | -138.86 % change on previous year | +101.0% |
| 1999 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2000 | 33.16 % change on previous year | +436.9% |
| 2001 | -9.74 % change on previous year | -129.4% |
| 2002 | 39.13 % change on previous year | -501.7% |
| 2003 | -0.3193 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2004 | 46.11 % change on previous year | -14541.0% |
| 2005 | -329.49 % change on previous year | -814.5% |
| 2006 | 56.57 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2007 | 5.92 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 2008 | 110.61 % change on previous year | +1768.0% |
| 2009 | -737.07 % change on previous year | -766.4% |
| 2010 | 205.77 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2011 | 335.17 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 2012 | 75.37 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 2013 | -36.56 % change on previous year | -148.5% |
| 2014 | -20.92 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 2015 | -31.44 % change on previous year | +50.3% |
| 2016 | 22.71 % change on previous year | -172.2% |
| 2017 | 17.58 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 2018 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 2019 | 118.15 % change on previous year | +6628.0% |
| 2020 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 2021 | 38.18 % change on previous year | +1798.9% |
| 2022 | 19.83 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2023 | 23.59 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2024 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2025 | 23.99 % change on previous year | +273.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45.98 % change on previous year | 10.53 % change on previous year | 96.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -3.9 % change on previous year | -400.35 % change on previous year | 425.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -67.19 % change on previous year | -540.96 % change on previous year | 56.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -43.06 % change on previous year | -138.86 % change on previous year | 58.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -78.51 % change on previous year | -737.07 % change on previous year | 110.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.76 % change on previous year | -36.56 % change on previous year | 335.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.01 % change on previous year | 2.01 % change on previous year | 38.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 38 Azerbaijan 22.66 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Sri Lanka 22.45 % change on previous year compare
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More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -2.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2913 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 10,553 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 414.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 15.01 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2815 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 10,198 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 0.6183 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Republic of Korea?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Republic of Korea was 23.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 425.93 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -737.07 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual?
- Republic of Korea ranks 37th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (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 Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.