Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar) in South Korea
South Korea: Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar) was 200.90 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure in South Korea, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure in South Korea is 200.90 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.1% on the previous year and up 220.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure in South Korea peaked at 419.80 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 62.40 million, in 2012.
South Korea ranks 43rd of 182 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 114.00 million | — |
| 2006 | 133.00 million | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 150.50 million | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 77.40 million | -48.6% |
| 2009 | 85.10 million | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 125.00 million | +46.9% |
| 2011 | 135.60 million | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 62.40 million | -54.0% |
| 2013 | 86.00 million | +37.8% |
| 2014 | 62.60 million | -27.2% |
| 2015 | 148.60 million | +137.4% |
| 2016 | 127.30 million | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 276.30 million | +117.0% |
| 2018 | 108.30 million | -60.8% |
| 2019 | 254.10 million | +134.6% |
| 2020 | 419.80 million | +65.2% |
| 2021 | 185.60 million | -55.8% |
| 2022 | 213.90 million | +15.2% |
| 2023 | 242.40 million | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 200.90 million | -17.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 200.90 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 200.90 million, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 200.90 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.40 million, 143.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 112.00 million | 77.40 million | 150.50 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 138.62 million | 62.40 million | 276.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 252.52 million | 185.60 million | 419.80 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 690.16 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure in South Korea?
- Total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure in South Korea was 200.90 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 419.80 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.40 million in 2012.
- How does South Korea rank for total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure?
- South Korea ranks 43rd out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total capital account debit/expenditure, debit/expenditure rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.