Income Inequality in South Korea (1980-2024)

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Asia Pop. 51.78 million

As of 2022, South Korea had a GDP per capita of $41,280. Detailed income distribution data (top 1%, top 10%, bottom 50% shares) is not available for South Korea in this dataset.

Additional Economic Indicators for South Korea

GDP Per Capita

South Korea’s GDP per capita stood at $41,280 in 2022, representing a 581.0% change from $6,061 in 1980.

With a population of 51.78 million, South Korea’s total GDP was approximately $2.14 trillion.

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What is the GDP per capita of South Korea?

South Korea's GDP per capita was $41,280 as of 2022, with a population of 51.78 million.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.

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