South Korea: Savings, percent of GDP
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| South Korea |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 35.60 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1976 - 2025 |
| Average | 34.42 |
| Min - Max | 25.08 - 41.89 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2025 is 35.6 percent, an increase from 35.03 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 23.38 percent, based on data from 72 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1976 to 2025 is 34.42 percent. The minimum value, 25.08 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 41.89 percent was recorded in 1988.
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The savings in South Korea and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 34.33 | 2025 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 27.43 | 2025 | percent |
| Share of services | 57.23 | 2025 | percent |
| Industry value added | 642.79 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 513.52 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Services value added | 1,071.52 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 35.60 | 2025 | percent |
| Savings, in dollars | 656.96 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |