What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea?

Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea was 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?

The highest recorded value was 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 799.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.

How does South Korea rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?

South Korea ranks 1st out of 211 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Korea data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea

Name: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Korea: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre

Change on year

up 1.6%

World rank

1st

of 211 countries

All-time high

23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

799.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea, 1970–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea stood at 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea peaked at 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 799.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1970.

That places South Korea 1st out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in South Korea, 1970 to 2023.
Year	constant LCU per square kilometre	Change
1970	799.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	—
1971	884.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.7%
1972	949.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.3%
1973	1.09 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+15.0%
1974	1.20 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.6%
1975	1.29 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.9%
1976	1.46 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+13.3%
1977	1.64 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+12.4%
1978	1.83 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+11.1%
1979	1.99 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.7%
1980	1.96 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	-1.5%
1981	2.10 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.4%
1982	2.28 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.5%
1983	2.59 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+13.5%
1984	2.86 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.6%
1985	3.09 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.9%
1986	3.44 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+11.5%
1987	3.89 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+12.9%
1988	4.36 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+12.1%
1989	4.67 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.2%
1990	5.14 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.0%
1991	5.70 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.9%
1992	6.06 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.4%
1993	6.48 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.0%
1994	7.09 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.4%
1995	7.78 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.7%
1996	8.40 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.0%
1997	8.93 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.3%
1998	8.49 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	-4.9%
1999	9.48 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+11.6%
2000	10.35 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.2%
2001	10.81 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.4%
2002	11.64 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.7%
2003	11.99 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.1%
2004	12.61 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.2%
2005	13.16 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.3%
2006	13.85 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.2%
2007	14.65 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.8%
2008	15.08 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.9%
2009	15.19 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.7%
2010	16.23 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.8%
2011	16.83 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.7%
2012	17.23 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.4%
2013	17.78 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.2%
2014	18.35 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.2%
2015	18.88 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.9%
2016	19.47 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.1%
2017	20.14 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.4%
2018	20.78 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.2%
2019	21.24 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.2%
2020	21.09 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.7%
2021	22.06 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.6%
2022	22.67 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.7%
2023	23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.6%

South Korea compared with similar countries

South Korea's 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 2254.3× the median. (83 countries reporting)
South Korea's 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 3777.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	1.31 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	799.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	1.99 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1980s	3.12 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	1.96 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	4.67 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1990s	7.36 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	5.14 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	9.48 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2000s	12.93 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10.35 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	15.19 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2010s	18.69 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	16.23 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	21.24 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2020s	22.21 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	21.09 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near South Korea

2 Vietnam 18.68 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare
3 Macao 11.19 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare
4 Iran 10.24 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

More population data for South Korea

Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2100)
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3601 % change on previous year (2100)
World population growth -1.4% (2100)
Population density 223.86 people per km² (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 599,530 people (2100)
Population growth rate, by level of development -1.4% (2100)
Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate -0.0908 % change on previous year (2025)

All data for South Korea →

Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea?: Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in South Korea was 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 23.02 billion constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 799.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.
How does South Korea rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?: South Korea ranks 1st out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

GDP (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre
Unit: constant LCU per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 211 places, 9,737 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed: 30 August 2026

GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.