Korea GNI
Gross National Income NY.GNP.MKTP.CD
Korea's gni was $1.92T in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Korea's gni stood at $1.92T in 2025, a rise of +$19.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.92T by 2025. Korea ranked 14th globally.
South Korea’s gross national income (GNI) reached US$1,922,213,268,809.40 in 2025, ranking fourteenth globally and trailing the 2021 peak of US$1,962,780,858,667.37 recorded during the post‑pandemic rebound. The country’s GNI trajectory spans 66 years, rising from a modest US$4,007,920,792.08 in 1960 to a low of US$2,457,695,503.79 in 1961, before embarking on sustained expansion driven by industrialisation, export‑oriented growth and technological advancement. Compared with peers of similar rank, South Korea’s GNI in 2025 remains below Mexico’s US$2,045,394,292,806.30 but exceeds Australia’s US$1,836,764,988,157.60, reflecting a competitive position within the upper‑middle‑income cohort. The slight decline from the 2021 peak suggests headwinds such as demographic ageing and external demand fluctuations, yet continued investment in high‑value sectors could restore upward momentum and sustain the long‑term growth path.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1.96T | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1.94T | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.92T | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.92T | +$19.8B | #14 |
| 2024 | $1.90T | +$31.1B | #177 |
| 2023 | $1.87T | +$50.3B | #187 |
| 2022 | $1.82T | −$141.7B | #189 |
| 2021 | $1.96T | +$204.4B | #191 |
| 2020 | $1.76T | −$6.9B | #192 |
| 2019 | $1.77T | −$65.9B | #192 |
| 2018 | $1.83T | +$114.4B | #192 |
| 2017 | $1.72T | +$132.2B | #192 |
| 2016 | $1.58T | +$40.8B | #191 |
| 2015 | $1.54T | −$19.6B | #192 |
| 2014 | $1.56T | +$120.0B | #190 |
| 2013 | $1.44T | +$94.7B | #188 |
| 2012 | $1.35T | +$33.9B | #188 |
| 2011 | $1.31T | +$120.3B | #188 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Korea's gni was $1.92T in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Korea's gni peaked at $1.96T in 2021.
The lowest gni in Korea was $2.5B in 1961.
Korea ranks 14th globally in gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Korea's gni is projected to reach $1.92T by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Korea's gni was approximately 1.92 trillion ($1.92T) in 2025.
The gni of Korea in 2025 was $1.92T. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_korea_gni,
title = {Korea GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/korea/gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}