World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 169 economies tracked
2.5 (2024)
#n/a of 169 economies
0.2%
1×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 2001 - 2025. South Korea climbed from #147 to #136 (overtook Italy). 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.
GDP per Capita (Real), Dietary Energy Supply Adequacy (2000-2002=100), Monetary Poverty (% of population deprived), Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food Insecurity (% of population)
No community estimates yet for Prevalence of Undernourishment (% of population) — be the first.