World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 194 economies tracked
760.16B (2025)
#n/a of 194 economies
2.9%
1604.85×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2025. South Korea climbed from #24 to #10 (overtook Canada). 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, Total value of exports, Imports - Trade Value (US$ Thousand), Exports - Trade Value (US$ Thousand)
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