World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 214 economies tracked
1422.44 (2025)
#n/a of 214 economies
6359.1×
22.54×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2025. South Korea climbed from #20 to #2 (overtook Democratic Republic of the Congo). 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.
Inflation Rate (annual %), Loan Interest Rate, Current Account Balance
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