South Korea Government Debt to GDP
52.3%▲ +2.55 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Government debt in Korea stood at 52.25% of GDP in 2025, up from 49.70% in 2024. The reading is the all-time high in the annual series, which runs from 1990 through 2025; the all-time low of 7.81% was recorded in 1996.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.3% | 49.7% | 52.3%Dec 2025 | 7.8%Dec 1996 | 1990 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -1.4% | -0.8% | 3.9% | -2.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in South Korea averaged 27.6% from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 52.3% in Dec 2025 and a record low of 7.8% in Dec 1996. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP expresses the country's government debt relative to the size of its economy. The unit is percent of GDP and the indicator is reported annually. The series for Korea spans from 1990 to 2025.
Source & methodology
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