GDP per Capita: Korea, Republic of
Korea, Republic of's gdp per capita is currently $37,523.285 as of 2026. # Korea, Republic of GDP per Capita South Korea's GDP per capita reached 37,523 USD in 2026, matching its all-time peak and representing extraordinary economic growth since 1980, when it stood at just 1,745 USD.
Current (2026)
$37,523.285
+4.3% y/y
Peak (2026)
$37,523.285
Low (1980)
$1,744.756
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
GDP per Capita — Korea, Republic of
1980 — 2026
GDP per Capita — Korea, Republic of
Analysis# Korea, Republic of GDP per Capita
South Korea's GDP per capita reached 37,523 USD in 2026, matching its all-time peak and representing extraordinary economic growth since 1980, when it stood at just 1,745 USD. This 2,051% increase over 46 years reflects the nation's transformation from a low-income economy to a high-income advanced economy. The current figure demonstrates the sustained prosperity Korea has achieved through industrialization and technological advancement.
Recent volatility reveals economic sensitivity to global conditions. Korea experienced a sharp dip in 2020 (33,653 USD) during the pandemic, followed by a strong recovery reaching 37,518 USD in 2021. The metric then fluctuated downward through 2023 before climbing back to its record level in 2026, suggesting resilience despite short-term headwinds. The upward trajectory into 2026 indicates continued economic strength moving forward.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | $44,262.422 | +4.09% |
| 2029 | $42,521.587 | +4.22% |
| 2028 | $40,801.769 | +4.24% |
| 2027 | $39,141.635 | +4.31% |
| 2026 | $37,523.285 | +4.34% |
| 2025 | $35,962.344 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | $36,238.64 | +1.58% |
| 2023 | $35,674.095 | +2.45% |
| 2022 | $34,822.406 | -7.19% |
| 2021 | $37,518.465 | +11.49% |
| 2020 | $33,653.202 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | $33,826.944 | -4.35% |
| 2018 | $35,363.952 | +6.21% |
| 2017 | $33,296.984 | +8.02% |
| 2016 | $30,825.524 | +2.17% |
| 2015 | $30,171.791 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | $30,667.091 | +7.80% |
| 2013 | $28,449.357 | +6.95% |
| 2012 | $26,600.549 | +1.61% |
| 2011 | $26,177.945 | +8.76% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $24,069.073 | +20.75% |
| 2009 | $19,933.009 | -10.58% |
| 2008 | $22,291.166 | -11.10% |
| 2007 | $25,075.287 | +10.97% |
| 2006 | $22,596.681 | +12.07% |
| 2005 | $20,162.881 | +17.86% |
| 2004 | $17,107.739 | +12.47% |
| 2003 | $15,211.145 | +11.54% |
| 2002 | $13,637.337 | +13.80% |
| 2001 | $11,983.382 | -5.77% |
| 2000 | $12,716.99 | +15.02% |
| 1999 | $11,056.713 | +28.98% |
| 1998 | $8,572.751 | -33.24% |
| 1997 | $12,840.576 | -7.39% |
| 1996 | $13,864.865 | +6.64% |
| 1995 | $13,002.046 | +21.18% |
| 1994 | $10,729.637 | +16.86% |
| 1993 | $9,181.481 | +9.47% |
| 1992 | $8,386.948 | +6.53% |
| 1991 | $7,872.91 | +15.56% |
| 1990 | $6,812.886 | +13.75% |
| 1989 | $5,989.211 | +22.51% |
| 1988 | $4,888.718 | +33.65% |
| 1987 | $3,657.733 | +25.66% |
| 1986 | $2,910.824 | +14.47% |
| 1985 | $2,542.884 | +3.00% |
| 1984 | $2,468.702 | +9.94% |
| 1983 | $2,245.56 | +10.51% |
| 1982 | $2,032.027 | +5.92% |
| 1981 | $1,918.418 | +9.95% |
| 1980 | $1,744.756 | — |
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