Other investment in South Korea
South Korea: Other investment was 314.06 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment in South Korea, 1994–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment in South Korea stood at 314.06 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment in South Korea peaked at 314.06 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 37.08 billion US dollar, in 1994.
South Korea ranks 23rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment in South Korea, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 37.08 billion US dollar | — |
| 1995 | 49.33 billion US dollar | +33.1% |
| 1996 | 60.13 billion US dollar | +21.9% |
| 1997 | 77.06 billion US dollar | +28.1% |
| 1998 | 62.54 billion US dollar | -18.8% |
| 1999 | 55.78 billion US dollar | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 57.66 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 45.96 billion US dollar | -20.3% |
| 2002 | 47.38 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 53.88 billion US dollar | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 62.58 billion US dollar | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 65.95 billion US dollar | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 75.17 billion US dollar | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 92.54 billion US dollar | +23.1% |
| 2008 | 103.66 billion US dollar | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 105.43 billion US dollar | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 118.37 billion US dollar | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 147.38 billion US dollar | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 156.50 billion US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 184.08 billion US dollar | +17.6% |
| 2014 | 213.16 billion US dollar | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 225.17 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 236.68 billion US dollar | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 260.88 billion US dollar | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 252.15 billion US dollar | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 249.65 billion US dollar | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 267.36 billion US dollar | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 293.37 billion US dollar | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 294.52 billion US dollar | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 284.12 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 292.03 billion US dollar | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 314.06 billion US dollar | +7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.99 billion US dollar | 37.08 billion US dollar | 77.06 billion US dollar | 6 |
| 2000s | 71.02 billion US dollar | 45.96 billion US dollar | 105.43 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 204.40 billion US dollar | 118.37 billion US dollar | 260.88 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.91 billion US dollar | 267.36 billion US dollar | 314.06 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate -0.161 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 36,227 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,422 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 51.53 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 37,470 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1,237 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment in South Korea?
- Other investment in South Korea was 314.06 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 314.06 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest other investment recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.08 billion US dollar in 1994.
- How does South Korea rank for other investment?
- South Korea ranks 23rd out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.