SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Korea
South Korea: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 14.56 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.56 billion
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
16th
of 194 countries
All-time high
14.88 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Korea, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdr allocation, us dollar in South Korea is 14.56 billion, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 336.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in South Korea peaked at 14.88 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
South Korea ranks 16th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 8.40 million | — |
| 1971 | 14.93 million | +77.7% |
| 1972 | 24.14 million | +61.7% |
| 1973 | 26.82 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 27.22 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 26.02 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 25.83 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 27.00 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 28.96 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 51.20 million | +76.8% |
| 1980 | 70.80 million | +38.3% |
| 1981 | 84.86 million | +19.9% |
| 1982 | 80.43 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 76.33 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 71.47 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 80.09 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 89.18 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 103.44 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 98.11 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 95.82 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 103.73 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 104.29 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 100.25 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 100.15 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 106.44 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 108.38 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 104.84 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 98.38 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 102.66 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 100.07 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 95.00 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 91.63 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 99.12 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 108.34 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 113.23 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 104.21 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 109.69 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 115.22 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 112.30 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 3.77 billion | +3256.5% |
| 2010 | 3.70 billion | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 3.69 billion | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 3.70 billion | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 3.70 billion | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 3.48 billion | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 3.33 billion | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 3.23 billion | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 3.42 billion | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 3.34 billion | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 3.32 billion | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 3.46 billion | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 14.88 billion | +329.6% |
| 2022 | 14.15 billion | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 14.26 billion | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 13.86 billion | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 14.56 billion | +5.0% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 14.56 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.57 billion, 4.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 14.56 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 344.63 million, 42.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +3256.5% | 112.30 million | 3.77 billion |
| 2021 | +329.6% | 3.46 billion | 14.88 billion |
| 1971 | +77.7% | 8.40 million | 14.93 million |
| 1979 | +76.8% | 28.96 million | 51.20 million |
| 1972 | +61.7% | 14.93 million | 24.14 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 26.05 million | 8.40 million | 51.20 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 85.05 million | 70.80 million | 103.44 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.92 million | 98.38 million | 108.38 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 471.82 million | 91.63 million | 3.77 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 billion | 3.23 billion | 3.70 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.53 billion | 3.46 billion | 14.88 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.4147 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0034 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 123.22 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0078 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 281.68 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0057 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per capita 205.68 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in South Korea?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in South Korea was 14.56 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 14.88 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does South Korea rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- South Korea ranks 16th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 336.9%. 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 SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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