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# South Korea GDP per Capita

> South Korea gdp per capita is $36,227 as of Dec 2025, from $36,239. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

GDP per Capita in South Korea fell to $36,227 in Dec 2025 from $36,239 in Dec 2024.

GDP per Capita in South Korea averaged $22,128 from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of $37,518 in Dec 2021 and a record low of $94 in Dec 1961. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $36,227 | $36,239 | $37,518 (Dec 2021) | $94 (Dec 1961) | 1960–2025 | USD / person | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Korea's gdp per capita right now?**

GDP per Capita in South Korea is $36,227 as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for South Korea's gdp per capita?**

The all-time high is $37,518 (Dec 2021); the record low is $94 (Dec 1961), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

GDP per Capita for South Korea is a annual 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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