World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 214 economies tracked
1.87T (2025)
#n/a of 214 economies
1.6%
471.27×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2025. South Korea climbed from #35 to #13 (overtook Spain). 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.
GDP Growth (Real), GDP per Capita (Real), Government Debt (MPO), General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP)
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