GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. in South Korea
South Korea: GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. was 764.88 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. in South Korea, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in South Korea is 764.88 million, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 71.4% on the previous year and down 58.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in South Korea peaked at 2.68 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 125.23 million, in 1987.
That places South Korea 5th out of 93 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 125.23 million | — |
| 1988 | 150.30 million | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 170.71 million | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 206.71 million | +21.1% |
| 1991 | 249.97 million | +20.9% |
| 1992 | 286.44 million | +14.6% |
| 1993 | 325.65 million | +13.7% |
| 1994 | 385.00 million | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 452.19 million | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 507.77 million | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 560.50 million | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 556.79 million | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 613.07 million | +10.1% |
| 2000 | 675.73 million | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 732.72 million | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 813.23 million | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 868.11 million | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 942.88 million | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 995.17 million | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 1.05 billion | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 1.13 billion | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 1.20 billion | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 1.26 billion | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 1.38 billion | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 1.45 billion | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.50 billion | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 1.57 billion | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 1.64 billion | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 1.74 billion | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 1.83 billion | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 1.93 billion | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 2.01 billion | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 2.04 billion | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 2.06 billion | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 2.22 billion | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 2.33 billion | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 2.41 billion | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 2.56 billion | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 2.68 billion | +4.4% |
| 2026 | 764.88 million | -71.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 764.88 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 605,125, 1264.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 764.88 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 14.79 million, 51.7× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -71.4% | 2.68 billion | 764.88 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 148.75 million | 125.23 million | 170.71 million | 3 |
| 1990s | 414.41 million | 206.71 million | 613.07 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 966.63 million | 675.73 million | 1.26 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 billion | 1.38 billion | 2.04 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.15 billion | 764.88 million | 2.68 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More reference data data for South Korea
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9281 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2074 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in South Korea?
- Gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. in South Korea was 764.88 million in 2026, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 125.23 million in 1987.
- How does South Korea rank for gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj.?
- South Korea ranks 5th out of 93 countries with data for 2026.
- Is gdp,current lcu,millions,seas. adj. rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of GDP,current LCU,millions,seas. adj.,. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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