Portfolio equity, net inflows in South Korea
South Korea: Portfolio equity, net inflows was -5.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in South Korea, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio equity, net inflows in South Korea is -5.75 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 341.2% on the previous year and down 227.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in South Korea peaked at 24.74 billion BoP, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, -33.41 billion BoP, current US$, in 2008.
South Korea ranks 180th of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 199.90 million BoP, current US$ | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 598.21 million BoP, current US$ | -33.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 23.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 177 Poland -3.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 178 Mexico -4.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 179 Brazil -4.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 181 Canada -13.05 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 182 Germany -18.32 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 183 India -18.54 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- Gross national expenditure 94.8% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 768.07 trillion constant LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 65.7% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 0.2% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 1.78 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2,524.87 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 1.78 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 660.05 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 45.8% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 914.33 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in South Korea?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in South Korea was -5.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 24.74 billion BoP, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -33.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- How does South Korea rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- South Korea ranks 180th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 227.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.