Government vs private aid by donor in South Korea
South Korea: Government vs private aid by donor was 3.99 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.99 billion
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
15th
of 50 countries
All-time high
4.23 billion
in 2024
All-time low
47.51 million
in 1987
Years of data
39
1987–2025
Government vs private aid by donor in South Korea, 1987–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, government vs private aid by donor in South Korea stood at 3.99 billion.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 112.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government vs private aid by donor in South Korea peaked at 4.23 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 47.51 million, in 1987.
South Korea ranks 15th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government vs private aid by donor in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 47.51 million | — |
| 1988 | 56.80 million | +19.6% |
| 1989 | 48.85 million | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 84.95 million | +73.9% |
| 1991 | 75.81 million | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 100.01 million | +31.9% |
| 1993 | 140.65 million | +40.6% |
| 1994 | 163.93 million | +16.6% |
| 1995 | 121.51 million | -25.9% |
| 1996 | 167.20 million | +37.6% |
| 1997 | 221.85 million | +32.7% |
| 1998 | 307.92 million | +38.8% |
| 1999 | 459.60 million | +49.3% |
| 2000 | 289.77 million | -37.0% |
| 2001 | 398.62 million | +37.6% |
| 2002 | 395.19 million | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 476.70 million | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 513.67 million | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 807.25 million | +57.2% |
| 2006 | 454.70 million | -43.7% |
| 2007 | 662.31 million | +45.7% |
| 2008 | 885.73 million | +33.7% |
| 2009 | 998.81 million | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 1.27 billion | +27.0% |
| 2011 | 1.35 billion | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 1.64 billion | +21.1% |
| 2013 | 1.73 billion | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 1.75 billion | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.87 billion | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 2.21 billion | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 2.07 billion | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 2.20 billion | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 2.44 billion | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 2.21 billion | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 2.72 billion | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 2.92 billion | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 3.29 billion | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 4.23 billion | +28.8% |
| 2025 | 3.99 billion | -5.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 3.99 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.04 billion, 3.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 3.99 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.24 billion, 1.2× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 51.05 million | 47.51 million | 56.80 million | 3 |
| 1990s | 184.34 million | 75.81 million | 459.60 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 588.28 million | 289.77 million | 998.81 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.85 billion | 1.27 billion | 2.44 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.23 billion | 2.21 billion | 4.23 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More reference data data for South Korea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9638 (2050)
- 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)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.23 (2050)
- 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 government vs private aid by donor in South Korea?
- Government vs private aid by donor in South Korea was 3.99 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government vs private aid by donor recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest government vs private aid by donor recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.51 million in 1987.
- How does South Korea rank for government vs private aid by donor?
- South Korea ranks 15th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government vs private aid by donor rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government vs private aid by donor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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