Other investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in South Korea
South Korea: Other investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 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 (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 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% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 314.06 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 91.22 billion US dollar, 3.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 314.06 billion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.04 billion US dollar, 77.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
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
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 307.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 224.29 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 168.75 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.4147 % change on previous year (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.