Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in South Korea

South Korea: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices was 11.62 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
11.62 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 340.9%
World rank
41st
of 173 countries
All-time high
34.66 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-13.52 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
59
1961–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in South Korea, 1961–2019

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in South Korea is 11.62 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 340.9% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in South Korea peaked at 34.66 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -13.52 % change on previous year, in 2010.

South Korea ranks 41st of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, annual growth rate in South Korea, 1961 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 4 % change on previous year
1962 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1963 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1964 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1965 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1966 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1967 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1968 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1969 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1970 19.76 % change on previous year +393.9%
1971 8.68 % change on previous year -56.1%
1972 -3.51 % change on previous year -140.4%
1973 -2.54 % change on previous year -27.7%
1974 5.57 % change on previous year -319.7%
1975 34.66 % change on previous year +522.2%
1976 24.49 % change on previous year -29.3%
1977 25.65 % change on previous year +4.8%
1978 31.69 % change on previous year +23.5%
1979 4.98 % change on previous year -84.3%
1980 3.52 % change on previous year -29.2%
1981 10.54 % change on previous year +199.1%
1982 -6.68 % change on previous year -163.4%
1983 14.06 % change on previous year -310.5%
1984 6.52 % change on previous year -53.6%
1985 14.64 % change on previous year +124.7%
1986 2.03 % change on previous year -86.1%
1987 9.15 % change on previous year +350.9%
1988 11.47 % change on previous year +25.4%
1989 5.83 % change on previous year -49.2%
1990 14.33 % change on previous year +145.7%
1991 22.63 % change on previous year +58.0%
1992 8.85 % change on previous year -60.9%
1993 6.42 % change on previous year -27.5%
1994 10.4 % change on previous year +62.1%
1995 7.49 % change on previous year -28.0%
1996 6.79 % change on previous year -9.4%
1997 8.01 % change on previous year +18.0%
1998 -5.16 % change on previous year -164.4%
1999 0.506 % change on previous year -109.8%
2000 13.83 % change on previous year +2633.5%
2001 4.31 % change on previous year -68.9%
2002 0.4476 % change on previous year -89.6%
2003 11.99 % change on previous year +2579.8%
2004 2.05 % change on previous year -82.9%
2005 -1.19 % change on previous year -157.8%
2006 -0.8244 % change on previous year -30.5%
2007 3.02 % change on previous year -465.9%
2008 0.4159 % change on previous year -86.2%
2009 24.62 % change on previous year +5820.7%
2010 -13.52 % change on previous year -154.9%
2011 -4.84 % change on previous year -64.2%
2012 -2.51 % change on previous year -48.2%
2013 4.11 % change on previous year -263.8%
2014 -6.31 % change on previous year -253.8%
2015 5.18 % change on previous year -182.1%
2016 6.83 % change on previous year +31.7%
2017 2.16 % change on previous year -68.4%
2018 2.63 % change on previous year +22.1%
2019 11.62 % change on previous year +340.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 9
1970s 14.94 % change on previous year -3.51 % change on previous year 34.66 % change on previous year 10
1980s 7.11 % change on previous year -6.68 % change on previous year 14.64 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.03 % change on previous year -5.16 % change on previous year 22.63 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.87 % change on previous year -1.19 % change on previous year 24.62 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.5349 % change on previous year -13.52 % change on previous year 11.62 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 38 Moldova 12.39 % change on previous year compare
  2. 39 Uganda 12.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 40 Myanmar 11.64 % change on previous year compare
  4. 42 Niger 11.41 % change on previous year compare
  5. 43 Laos 10.97 % change on previous year compare
  6. 44 Mali 9.23 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in South Korea?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in South Korea was 11.62 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 34.66 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -13.52 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does South Korea rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
South Korea ranks 41st out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
173 places, 10,115 data points, 1961–2019
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.