The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in North Korea was worth 18 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of North Korea represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - North Korea GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the contribution of government services to North Korea's real gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated at about *** trillion South Korean won. The GDP of agriculture, forestry, and fishing was estimated at approximately *** trillion won.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in North Korea expanded 3.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 over the same quarter of the previous year. This dataset provides - North Korea GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, South Korea's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) reached approximately ***** trillion South Korean won, while North Korea's amounted to about **** trillion South Korean won. Consequently, South Korea's nominal GDP was approximately ** times larger than that of North Korea during that year. Moreover, North Korea's GDP growth has been notably slower than that of South Korea.North Korea's economic development North Korea's economy is centered around its capital city and military, with particular emphasis on the expansion of its nuclear capabilities in recent decades. Roughly ** percent of foreign trade has been with China in the past decade, from which it imports mainly intermediate goods and raw materials. Food shortages, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are a recurring issue for North Korea, as poor harvests, international sanctions, and a downturn in inter-Korean trade have created sourcing problems. The full extent of this issue remains unknown, but it is estimated that almost **** the population is undernourished. Kaesong Industrial ComplexThe Kaesong Industrial Complex project began in 2000 and was a crucial part of South Korea's efforts to improve relations with North Korea. It aimed to foster cooperation between the two Koreas and promote stability in the region. The industrial park, located in Kaesong, North Korea, was intended to provide a platform for small and medium-sized South Korean companies. South Korea would provide the necessary capital and infrastructure, while North Korean workers would be tasked with manufacturing products, aiming to stimulate economic growth on both sides of the border. Unfortunately, the complex was affected by tensions between the two Koreas and shut down in 2016. It has not been reopened since.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) of South Korea from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2029. GDP or gross domestic product is the sum of all goods and services produced in a country in a year; it is a strong indicator of economic strength. In 2024, South Korea's GDP was around 1.87 trillion U.S. dollars. See global GDP for a global comparison. South Korea’s economy South Korea is doing quite well economically. It is among the leading export countries worldwide, it mainly exports electronics, automobiles and machinery. South Korea is also one of the leading import countries worldwide. Additionally, it is one of the leading countries with the largest proportion of global domestic product / GDP based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). Its GDP has been increasing for the last few years, while the gross domestic product / GDP growth in South Korea has not been steady but increasing since 2009. South Korea is an OECD member and a member of the G20 states. Among the latter, its GDP growth was higher than that of the United States or the European Union in 2013. South Korea is one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. Its standard of living is also considered to be quite high, the unemployment rate, which is one key factor, has been at around 3 percent, give or take a few percentage points, for the past decade. As a comparison, the United States’ unemployment rate was almost twice, sometimes three times as high as in South Korea during the same period. As for employment, South Korea’s rate is almost the same as that of the United States or France, with more than 60 percent of employed persons in the population.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea was worth 1712.79 billion US dollars in 2023, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of South Korea represents 1.62 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - South Korea GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea expanded 0.60 percent in the second quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - South Korea GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Korea was last recorded at 34121.02 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in South Korea is equivalent to 270 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - South Korea GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Korea Potential(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductGrowth: Volume data was reported at 1.978 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.025 % for 2025. South Korea Potential(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductGrowth: Volume data is updated yearly, averaging 4.421 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2026, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.644 % in 1990 and a record low of 1.978 % in 2026. South Korea Potential(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductGrowth: Volume data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: GDP: Potential Output and Output Gap: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual. GDPVTR_ANNPCT - Potential output, volume, growth. Percentage change compared to the previous period. Quarterly growth expressed at annual rate.

North Korea: Gross Domestic Product, billions of 2010 U.S. dollars: The latest value from is billion U.S. dollars, unavailable from billion U.S. dollars in . In comparison, the world average is 0.0 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from to is billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, billion U.S. dollars, was reached in while the maximum of billion U.S. dollars was recorded in .

In 2023, it was estimated that government services accounted for approximately ** percent of North Korea's nominal gross domestic product (GDP), followed by agriculture, forestry, and fishing. According to the source, North Korea's real GDP experienced a year-on-year increase of about *** percent.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea expanded 0.50 percent in the second quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. This dataset provides - South Korea GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about South Korea Nominal GDP

• South Korea Nominal GDP reached 429.2 USD bn in Mar 2023, compared with 398.1 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Nominal GDP in South Korea is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1960 to Mar 2023, with an average number of 83.9 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 461.2 USD bn in Jun 2021 and a record low of 575.2 USD mn in Jun 1961.

• In the latest reports, South Korea GDP expanded 1.0 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 1.4 % in Mar 2023.
• South Korea GDP Per Capita reached 32,409.9 USD in Dec 2022.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 29.9 % in Mar 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 31.8 % in Mar 2023.
• Public Consumption accounted for 21.0 % in Mar 2023.
• Private Consumption accounted for 51.3 % in Mar 2023.

South Korea GDP: Net Exports of Goods and Services data was reported at 87,637.469 KRW bn in Dec 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88,128.949 KRW bn for Sep 2026. South Korea GDP: Net Exports of Goods and Services data is updated quarterly, averaging -25.167 KRW bn from Mar 1960 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 268 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 146,266.400 KRW bn in Mar 2016 and a record low of -64,146.400 KRW bn in Sep 2022. South Korea GDP: Net Exports of Goods and Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: GDP by Expenditure: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. FBGS - Net exports of goods and services, nominal value (national accounts basis) OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

North Korea: Imports of goods and services as percent of GDP: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

North Korea: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

North Korea: Capital investment as percent of GDP: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

South Korea Output Gap of Total Economy data was reported at -0.344 % in 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.499 % for 2025. South Korea Output Gap of Total Economy data is updated yearly, averaging 0.104 % from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2026, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.139 % in 1988 and a record low of -8.855 % in 1998. South Korea Output Gap of Total Economy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: GDP: Potential Output and Output Gap: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual. GAP - Output gap, as a percentage of potential GDP OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation

North Korea: Fiscal balance, percent of GDP: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in South Korea was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2030 by in total 5,762.76 U.S. dollars (+15.95 percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the GDP per capita is estimated to reach 41,891.75 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2030. This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange prices and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic products is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).Find more key insights for the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in countries like Mongolia, Japan, and Taiwan.