South Korea: GDP per capita, current dollars
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| South Korea |
GDP per capita, current U.S. dollars |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 33,121.37 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | U.S. dollars |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2023 |
| Average | 11,389.52 |
| Min - Max | 93.83 - 35,125.52 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 33121.37 U.S. dollars, an increase from 32394.68 U.S. dollars in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 19958.31 U.S. dollars, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2023 is 11389.52 U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 93.83 U.S. dollars, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 35125.52 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2021.
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Definition: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. 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. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Economic growth | 1.36 | 2023 | percent |
| GDP, constant dollars | 1,764.5 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| GDP, current U.S. dollars | 1,712.79 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, current dollars | 33,121.37 | 2023 | U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, PPP | 50,414 | 2023 | U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, constant dollars | 34,121.02 | 2023 | U.S. dollars |
| Productivity, relative to the U.S. | 54.75 | 2022 | index points |
| Productivity, current USD | 53.3 | 2023 | USD per hour worked |
| Economic growth, quarterly | 0.00 | Q1/2025 | percent |
| Economic growth Q-on-Q | -0.20 | Q1/2025 | percent |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | 622,771.10 | Q1/2025 | billion |