The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea expanded 0.70 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 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 expanded 0.60 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.

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.

As of May 2024, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in South Korea was forecasted at *** percent for 2024 and *** percent for 2025. The coronavirus (COVID-19) adversely affected the South Korean economy, which, however, quickly recovered as early as 2021.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, South Korea's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by *** percent year-on-year. South Korea's economy recorded negative growth following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic but recovered quickly thereafter.

Key information about South Korea Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea expanded 1.3 % YoY in Dec 2022, following a growth of 3.1 % in the previous quarter.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in South Korea is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1961 to Dec 2022, with an average rate of 7.1 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.9 % in Dec 1969 and a record low of -7.3 % in Jun 1998.

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of South Korea reached 396.4 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.4 % in Dec 2022.
• GDP Per Capita in South Korea reached 32,236.8 USD in Dec 2022.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 34.0 % in Dec 2022.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 34.9 % in Dec 2022.
• Public Consumption accounted for 18.4 % in Dec 2022.
• Private Consumption accounted for 49.0 % in Dec 2022.

The latest data from show economic growth of 0.6 percent, which is an increase from the rate of growth of 0 percent in the previous quarter and
a decrease compared to the growth rate of 2.2 percent in the same quarter last year. The economic growth time series for South Korea cover the period...

Full Year GDP Growth in South Korea increased to 2 percent in 2024 from 1.36 percent in 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Full Year Gdp Growth.

This data package includes the underlying data to replicate the charts and calculations presented in Migration or stagnation: Aging and economic growth in Korea today, the world tomorrow, PIIE Working Paper 24-18.

If you use the data, please cite as:

Clemens, Michael. 2024. Migration or stagnation: Aging and economic growth in Korea today, the world tomorrow. PIIE Working Paper 24-18. Washington: Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Key information about South Korea Nominal GDP Growth

• South Korea Nominal GDP Growth was reported at 5.415 % in Dec 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 4.972 % for Sep 2024.
• South Korea Nominal GDP Growth data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.321 % from Mar 1961 to Dec 2024, with 256 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 49.069 % in Sep 1963 and a record low of -5.040 % in Dec 1998.
• South Korea Nominal GDP Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Y-o-Y Growth: Quarterly: Seasonally Adjusted.

Economic growth, quarterly in South Korea, June, 2025 The most recent value is 0.7 percent as of Q2 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.2 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from Q2 1960 to Q2 2025 is 1.65 percent. The minimum of -7 percent was recorded in Q1 1998, while the maximum of 7.8 percent was reached in Q4 1970. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Korea GDP: Growth data was reported at 3.063 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.929 % for 2016. Korea GDP: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 7.595 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.828 % in 1973 and a record low of -5.471 % in 1998. Korea GDP: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in North Korea expanded 3.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 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.

Historical dataset showing South Korea economic growth by year from 1960 to 2018.

In 2024, South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by two percent compared to the previous year, while the manufacturing sector grew by approximately **** percent. The manufacturing sector plays a significant role in the South Korean economy and has been a key driver of rapid economic growth over the past few decades. Although manufacturing made vital contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, its overall impact has slowed in recent years.

Historical dataset showing South Korea gdp growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Historical dataset showing North Korea economic growth by year from N/A to N/A.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product for Republic of Korea (MKTGDPKRA646NWDB) from 1960 to 2023 about Korea and GDP.

In 2023, North Korea's GDP growth rate reached approximately *** percent, marking the first positive growth after a period of decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following increased international sanctions in 2017, North Korea's economy mostly experienced negative growth.