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# South Korea Government Debt to GDP

> South Korea government debt to gdp is 52.3% as of Dec 2025, from 49.7%. History from 1990, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Government Debt to GDP in South Korea rose to 52.3% in Dec 2025 from 49.7% in Dec 2024.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 52.3% | 49.7% | 52.3% (Dec 2025) | 7.8% (Dec 1996) | 1990–2025 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Korea's government debt to gdp right now?**

Government Debt to GDP in South Korea is 52.3% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for South Korea's government debt to gdp?**

The all-time high is 52.3% (Dec 2025); the record low is 7.8% (Dec 1996), over a series starting in 1990.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Debt to GDP 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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