World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 187 economies tracked
55.25 (2025)
#n/a of 187 economies
1.1×
1.19×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1991 - 2025. South Korea climbed from #85 to #56 (overtook United States). 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.
Female Labor Force Participation and Gender Wage Gap, Labor Force Participation Rate
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