World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 191 economies tracked
244.47 (2023)
#n/a of 191 economies
2.8%
1.17×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 2004 - 2024. South Korea climbed from #1 to #3. Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for South Korea ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Export slump hits growth before a fast recovery.
Economy contracts slightly while exports stay resilient.
Learning-Adjusted Years of School, Human Capital Index (HCI+), Financial Institution Account (% age 15+), Government Effectiveness (percentile rank)
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