World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 158 economies tracked
-1.79 (2024)
#n/a of 158 economies
1.0%
0.47×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1972 - 2024. South Korea climbed from #31 to #39 (overtook Netherlands). 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.
Primary Balance (% of GDP), Gross Operating Balance (% of GDP), Current Account Balance
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