GNI per capita, Atlas method in South Korea

South Korea: GNI per capita, Atlas method was 36,750 current US$ in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
36,750 current US$
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
36th
of 204 countries
All-time high
38,590 current US$
in 2022
All-time low
280 current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

GNI per capita, Atlas method in South Korea, 1970–2024

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.

Analysis

In 2024, gni per capita, atlas method in South Korea stood at 36,750 current US$.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 24.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gni per capita, atlas method in South Korea peaked at 38,590 current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 280 current US$, in 1970.

That places South Korea 36th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 742 current US$ 280 current US$ 1,710 current US$ 10
1980s 3,000 current US$ 1,910 current US$ 5,550 current US$ 10
1990s 10,439 current US$ 6,660 current US$ 14,030 current US$ 10
2000s 18,128 current US$ 11,460 current US$ 24,840 current US$ 10
2010s 29,563 current US$ 23,250 current US$ 35,790 current US$ 10
2020s 37,162 current US$ 35,000 current US$ 38,590 current US$ 5

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 33 Italy 38,290 current US$ compare
  2. 34 New Caledonia 36,980 current US$ compare
  3. 35 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 36,890 current US$ compare
  4. 37 Brunei 36,150 current US$ compare
  5. 38 Japan 36,030 current US$ compare
  6. 39 Saudi Arabia 35,570 current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

More population data for South Korea

All data for South Korea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is gni per capita, atlas method in South Korea?
Gni per capita, atlas method in South Korea was 36,750 current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest gni per capita, atlas method recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 38,590 current US$ in 2022.
What is the lowest gni per capita, atlas method recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 280 current US$ in 1970.
How does South Korea rank for gni per capita, atlas method?
South Korea ranks 36th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
Is gni per capita, atlas method rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
206 places, 9,580 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release