Industrial Production in South Korea increased 0.20 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in South Korea decreased 2.90 percent in May of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Industrial Production Mom - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about South Korea Industrial Production Index Growth

• South Korea Industrial production rose 3.6 % YoY in Jan 2025, following an increase of 3.7 % YoY in the previous month.
• South Korea Industrial production index growth rate YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1958 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 8.8 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 39.9 % in Apr 1968 and a record low of -21.5 % in Jan 2009.

CEIC calculates Industrial Production Index Growth from monthly Industrial Production Index. Statistics Korea provides Industrial Production Index with base 2020=100. Industrial Production Index Growth prior to January 1981 is calculated from Industrial Production Index with base 2010=100 sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

Korea Industrial Production Index data was reported at 111.122 2010=100 in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 109.175 2010=100 for 2016. Korea Industrial Production Index data is updated yearly, averaging 42.423 2010=100 from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.122 2010=100 in 2017 and a record low of 7.566 2010=100 in 1980. Korea Industrial Production Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.IMF.IFS: Production Index: Annual.

Industrial production, annual percent change in South Korea, May, 2025 The most recent value is 0.2 percent as of May 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 5.1 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from January 1981 to May 2025 is 6.38 percent. The minimum of -23 percent was recorded in January 2009, while the maximum of 35.67 percent was reached in July 1999. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change data was reported at 1.784 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.994 % for 2016. Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging 6.330 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2017, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.504 % in 1999 and a record low of -6.371 % in 1998. Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.IMF.IFS: Production Index: Annual.

Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -3.229 % in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.541 % for Dec 2017. Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change over Previous Period data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.263 % from Jun 1980 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 152 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.809 % in Jun 1981 and a record low of -13.102 % in Mar 1998. Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.IMF.IFS: Production Index: Quarterly.

Graph and download economic data for Production, Sales, Work Started and Orders: Production Volume: Economic Activity: Industry (Except Construction) for Korea (KORPROINDMISMEI) from Jan 1990 to Mar 2024 about Korea, IP, and indexes.

Industrial Production, constant US$ in South Korea was reported at 530262412852 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Korea - Industrial Production, constant US$ - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Production: Manufacturing: Total Manufacturing for Korea (PRMNTO01KRQ657S) from Q2 1990 to Q2 2023 about Korea, IP, and manufacturing.

Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 1.784 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.994 % for 2016. Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging 6.330 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2017, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.504 % in 1999 and a record low of -6.371 % in 1998. Korea Industrial Production Index: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.IMF.IFS: Production Index: Annual.

Graph and download economic data for Output Per Employed Person in Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) (DISCONTINUED) (KOOPEP) from 1985 to 2011 about output, Korea, personal, manufacturing, and employment.

Industrial production of Republic of Korea slipped by 2.90% from 44,900,000,000.0 US dollars in 2025M4 to 43,600,000,000.0 US dollars in 2025M5. Since the 2.96% improve in 2025M3, industrial production declined by 3.54% in 2025M5.

Graph and download economic data for Production, Sales, Work Started and Orders: Production Volume: Economic Activity: Manufacturing for Korea (PRMNTO01KRA661N) from 1990 to 2023 about Korea, IP, and manufacturing.

Korea Industrial Production Index: Seasonally Adjusted: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -1.187 % in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.890 % for Dec 2017. Korea Industrial Production Index: Seasonally Adjusted: % Change over Previous Period data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.344 % from Jun 1957 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 244 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.765 % in Dec 1961 and a record low of -11.511 % in Dec 2008. Korea Industrial Production Index: Seasonally Adjusted: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.IMF.IFS: Production Index: Quarterly.

Graph and download economic data for Production: Industry: Total Industry Excluding Construction for Korea (PRINTO01KRQ657S) from Q2 1989 to Q2 2023 about Korea, IP, and construction.

In 2023, the motor vehicle and trailer manufacturing sector was the leader in the manufacturing industry, with a production value of about ***** trillion South Korean won. Following closely were the manufacturing sectors for electronic components, computers, and video, audio, and telecommunications equipment, which generated around ****** trillion won.

Korea Industrial Production Index (IPI): All Industry data was reported at 104.200 2015=100 in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 104.800 2015=100 for Aug 2018. Korea Industrial Production Index (IPI): All Industry data is updated monthly, averaging 86.300 2015=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 225 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 116.400 2015=100 in Dec 2016 and a record low of 51.900 2015=100 in Feb 2000. Korea Industrial Production Index (IPI): All Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.B001: Industrial Production Index: 2015=100. All industry includes mining, manufacturing, electricity, gas, and waterwork industries as well as service, construction and public administration.

Graph and download economic data for Production, Sales, Work Started and Orders: Production Volume: Economic Activity: Industry (Except Construction) for Korea (KORPROINDQISMEI) from Q1 1990 to Q1 2024 about Korea, IP, and indexes.

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