Gross capital formation in South Korea
South Korea: Gross capital formation was 649.99 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in South Korea stood at 649.99 trillion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in South Korea peaked at 677.13 trillion constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.46 trillion constant LCU, in 1960.
South Korea ranks 4th of 169 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.37 trillion constant LCU | 2.46 trillion constant LCU | 14.93 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 31.39 trillion constant LCU | 15.19 trillion constant LCU | 64.22 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 91.39 trillion constant LCU | 54.82 trillion constant LCU | 156.91 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 258.76 trillion constant LCU | 181.41 trillion constant LCU | 324.20 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 408.37 trillion constant LCU | 342.03 trillion constant LCU | 463.66 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 563.36 trillion constant LCU | 496.26 trillion constant LCU | 655.23 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 664.94 trillion constant LCU | 648.93 trillion constant LCU | 677.13 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for South Korea
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,422 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.93 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.87 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 185.85 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 130.66 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 45.76 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 32.17 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 52.42 million current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 37,880 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 2,709.10 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in South Korea?
- Gross capital formation in South Korea was 649.99 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 677.13 trillion constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.46 trillion constant LCU in 1960.
- How does South Korea rank for gross capital formation?
- South Korea ranks 4th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.