South Korea vs Taiwan: GDP,current US$,millions,seas. adj.
South Korea
521,991
in 2026
Taiwan
515,295
in 2026
South Korea rank
16th
Taiwan rank
17th
GDP,current US$,millions,seas. adj. over time
- South Korea
- Taiwan
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 521,991 against 515,295 in Taiwan, a difference of 6,696.
Across all 40 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 16th and Taiwan ranks 17th of 94 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 203,376 | 128,154 | 75,222 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 461,757 | 252,928 | 208,829 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 876,058 | 357,844 | 518,214 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 1.52 million | 537,744 | 985,926 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 1.66 million | 746,293 | 914,601 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gdp,current us$,millions,seas. adj., South Korea or Taiwan?
- South Korea, at 521,991 against 515,295 in Taiwan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in gdp,current us$,millions,seas. adj. between South Korea and Taiwan?
- 6,696, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Taiwan?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Taiwan rank globally for gdp,current us$,millions,seas. adj.?
- South Korea ranks 16th and Taiwan ranks 17th of 94 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as GDP,current US$,millions,seas. adj.,. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.