World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 193 economies tracked
4.91 (2024)
#n/a of 193 economies
11.0%
2.61×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 2000 - 2024. South Korea climbed from #109 to #7 (overtook Maldives). 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.
Criminal Justice, Rule of Law Index Overall Score, Made or Received a Digital Payment (% age 15+), AI Preparedness Index
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