South Korea: Industrial production
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The most recent value is -1.76 percent as of December 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.37 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from January 1991 to December 2025 is 5.34 percent. The minimum of -21.5 percent was recorded in January 2009, while the maximum of 35.19 percent was reached in July 1999.
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* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Korea: Industrial production, annual percent change |
|---|---|
| 2025 Dec | -1.76 |
| 2025 Nov | 0.37 |
| 2025 Oct | -2.94 |
| 2025 Sep | 1.97 |
| 2025 Aug | 3.05 |
| 2025 Jul | 4.95 |
| 2025 Jun | 1.27 |
| 2025 May | -0.54 |
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Definition: The indicator shows the percent change in the index of industrial production from the same month last year. Industrial production includes mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and electricity production.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -1.76 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.18 | 12/2025 | percent |
| House price index | 143.69 | Q4/2025 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -1.64 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -10.00 | 2/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 101.56 | 2/2026 | points |