World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 203 economies tracked
668.25 (2024)
#n/a of 203 economies
1.3%
7.33×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1970 - 2024. South Korea climbed from #34 to #13 (overtook France). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for South Korea ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Currency crisis forces an IMF bailout and deep restructuring.
Rapid reform-driven rebound from the Asian crisis.
Export slump hits growth before a fast recovery.
Economy contracts slightly while exports stay resilient.
Total Water Withdrawal (M3), Imports - Trade Value (US$ Thousand), GDP, Tourist Arrivals and Tourism Revenue
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