World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 180 economies tracked
35 (2025)
#n/a of 180 economies
1.5×
1.35×
1 = global #1 · lower value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2025. South Korea climbed from #38 to #89 (overtook Saudi Arabia). 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.
Educational Attainment Levels, General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP), Total External Debt Stocks (% of GDP), Sovereign Debt Rating (0-21)
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