South Korea: Investment growth
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The most recent value is 3.68 percent as of Q1 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -1.75 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from Q1 1961 to Q1 2026 is 18.39 percent. The minimum of -17.91 percent was recorded in Q3 1998, while the maximum of 86.73 percent was reached in Q2 1966.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Korea: Investment growth |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 3.68 |
| 2025 Q4 | -1.75 |
| 2025 Q3 | -1.15 |
| 2025 Q2 | -2.93 |
| 2025 Q1 | -1.15 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1.64 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1.57 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1.8 |
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Definition: The percent change in investment (Physical Capital Accumulation) from the same quarter last year.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital investment, percent of GDP | 29.13 | 2025 | percent |
| Capital investment, in dollars | 562.13 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption, percent of GDP | 48.49 | 2024 | percent |
| Household consumption, in dollars | 909.31 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption | 329,674.60 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Consumption as percent of GDP | 44.59 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Consumption growth | 4.81 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Investment | 179,362.40 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Investment as percent of GDP | 24.26 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Investment growth | 3.68 | Q1/2026 | percent |