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# South Korea GDP Growth Rate

> South Korea gdp growth rate is 3.7% as of Jun 2026, from 3.8%. History from 1961, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

GDP Growth Rate in South Korea fell to 3.7% in Jun 2026 from 3.8% in Mar 2026.

GDP Growth Rate in South Korea averaged 4.7% from 1961 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 19.8% in Dec 1969 and a record low of -7.1% in Jun 1998. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1961.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3.7% | 3.8% | 19.8% (Dec 1969) | -7.1% (Jun 1998) | 1961–2026 | % | quarterly |

## FAQ

**What is South Korea's gdp growth rate right now?**

GDP Growth Rate in South Korea is 3.7% as of Jun 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for South Korea's gdp growth rate?**

The all-time high is 19.8% (Dec 1969); the record low is -7.1% (Jun 1998), over a series starting in 1961.

**How often is this series updated?**

GDP Growth Rate for South Korea is a quarterly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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