Korea GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Korea's gni per capita was $38,383 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Korea's gni per capita stood at $38,383 in 2025, a rise of +$1,633 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $38,383 by 2025. Korea ranked 40th globally.
South Korea’s GNI per capita has risen from the 1963 trough of 120.00 to a 2025 level of 38,383.00, placing the country 40th worldwide and reflecting a 64‑year trajectory of rapid structural transformation. The all‑time peak of 38,590.00 in 2022 was only marginally above the current figure, indicating that recent growth has largely consolidated the gains achieved during the export‑driven industrialisation of the 1970s and 1980s and the high‑tech expansion of the 2000s. Compared with peer economies, South Korea’s per‑capita income is slightly lower than Aruba’s 38,517.00 and Saudi Arabia’s 39,867.00, yet higher than Brunei Darussalam’s 36,892.00 and Japan’s 36,265.00, underscoring its position among advanced Asian exporters. Continued investment in digital infrastructure and a shift toward higher‑value services are likely to sustain modest upward pressure on GNI per capita, provided demographic challenges are managed.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $39,197 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $38,790 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $38,383 | - | - |
| 2025 | $38,383 | +$1,633 | #40 |
| 2024 | $36,750 | −$1,270 | #33 |
| 2023 | $38,020 | −$570 | #35 |
| 2022 | $38,590 | +$1,140 | #35 |
| 2021 | $37,450 | +$2,450 | #33 |
| 2020 | $35,000 | −$790 | #32 |
| 2019 | $35,790 | +$1,180 | #33 |
| 2018 | $34,610 | +$2,670 | #33 |
| 2017 | $31,940 | +$1,090 | #34 |
| 2016 | $30,850 | +$720 | #35 |
| 2015 | $30,130 | +$650 | #35 |
| 2014 | $29,480 | +$1,270 | #35 |
| 2013 | $28,210 | +$1,430 | #36 |
| 2012 | $26,780 | +$2,190 | #39 |
| 2011 | $24,590 | +$1,340 | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Korea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Korea's gni per capita was $38,383 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Korea's gni per capita peaked at $38,590 in 2022.
The lowest gni per capita in Korea was $120 in 1962.
Korea ranks 40th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Korea's gni per capita is projected to reach $38,383 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Korea in 2025 was $38,383. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_korea_gni-per-capita,
title = {Korea GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/korea/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}