South Korea GDP — 2026 Economy Size, Data & Ranking
South Korea's GDP was $1.87 trillion in December 2025, down from $1.88 trillion the previous year. A year earlier it stood at $1.88 trillion.
South Korea's GDP stands at $1.87 trillion as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the GDP has moved within a band of $2.4 billion to $1.94 trillion. The most recent figure of $1.87 trillion is down from $1.88 trillion a year earlier, and is $3.0 billion lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 214 economies tracked on this platform, South Korea ranks #13 on GDP by latest value. It fell from $1.88 trillion in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier $1.88 trillion.
What's driving it
The size of the economy reflects population, productivity and prices, and grows with investment, trade and technological gains.
Recent readings
| Period | GDP |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $1.87 trillion |
| Dec 2024 | $1.88 trillion |
| Dec 2023 | $1.84 trillion |
| Dec 2022 | $1.80 trillion |
| Dec 2021 | $1.94 trillion |
| Dec 2020 | $1.74 trillion |
| Dec 2019 | $1.75 trillion |
| Dec 2018 | $1.82 trillion |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Big Is the Economy of South Korea in 2026?
South Korea's GDP was $1.87 trillion in December 2025, down from $1.88 trillion the previous year. A year earlier it stood at $1.88 trillion.
Is the GDP rising or falling in South Korea?
It fell in the latest reading — $1.87 trillion in December 2025 versus $1.88 trillion a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is GDP?
It measures the total value of all goods and services produced, the headline measure of economy size.