Capital stock, General government … Current annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Capital stock, General government … Current annual growth rate was 5.16 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency in South Korea, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency in South Korea stood at 5.16 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and down 34.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency in South Korea peaked at 45.56 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, 2.52 % change on previous year, in 2013.
South Korea ranks 93rd of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital stock, General government … Current annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 16.67 % change on previous year | +75.9% |
| 1973 | 21.43 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 1974 | 45.09 % change on previous year | +110.4% |
| 1975 | 25.7 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1976 | 10.39 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 1977 | 15.72 % change on previous year | +51.3% |
| 1978 | 24.91 % change on previous year | +58.4% |
| 1979 | 35 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 1980 | 45.56 % change on previous year | +30.2% |
| 1981 | 23.92 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 1982 | 15.98 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1983 | 12.48 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1984 | 10.02 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1985 | 13.28 % change on previous year | +32.5% |
| 1986 | 10.86 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 1987 | 10.79 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 15.25 % change on previous year | +41.3% |
| 1989 | 13.11 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 19.88 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1991 | 20.01 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 17.1 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1993 | 13.75 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1994 | 13.48 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 16.07 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 1996 | 14.27 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 15 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 17.16 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1999 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 2000 | 8.9 % change on previous year | +69.0% |
| 2001 | 10.13 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 8.98 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 10.64 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2004 | 11.71 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 8.25 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2006 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2007 | 6.88 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 14.6 % change on previous year | +112.2% |
| 2009 | 7.93 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2010 | 7.53 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2013 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2014 | 3.35 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 2015 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 2018 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 5.16 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 5.16 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.55 % change on previous year, 93% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.71 % change on previous year | 9.48 % change on previous year | 45.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 17.13 % change on previous year | 10.02 % change on previous year | 45.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.2 % change on previous year | 5.27 % change on previous year | 20.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.45 % change on previous year | 6.52 % change on previous year | 14.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.62 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 7.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 90 Bahrain 5.46 % change on previous year compare
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- 92 Togo 5.34 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Bahamas 5.13 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Singapore 5.06 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Sao Tome and Principe 5.03 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency in South Korea?
- Capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency in South Korea was 5.16 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 45.56 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.52 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does South Korea rank for capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency?
- South Korea ranks 93rd out of 172 countries with data for 2019.
- Is capital stock, general government, current prices, domestic currency rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.9%. 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 Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.