South Korea Current Account to GDP
6.6%▲ +1.24 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Korea's current account surplus widened to 6.57% of GDP in 2025, up from 5.33% in 2024. The all-time high was 10.10% in 1998, while the low was -10.29% in 1980. Data are available from 1976.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6% | 5.3% | 10.1%Dec 1998 | -10.3%Dec 1980 | 1976 – 2025 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $15.8B | $12.9B | $25.0B | $2.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 1406.30 per USD | 1497.43 per USD | 1706.80 per USD | 50.00 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in South Korea averaged 2.3% from 1976 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 10.1% in Dec 1998 and a record low of -10.3% in Dec 1980. The series is reported yearly with history from 1976.
The current account balance as a share of GDP measures Korea's net exports of goods, services, primary income, and secondary income relative to the size of its economy. It is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series spans from 1976 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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