South Korea: Consumption as percent of GDP
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The most recent value is 39.76 percent as of Q2 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 44.59 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from Q1 1960 to Q2 2026 is 59.16 percent. The minimum of 39.76 percent was recorded in Q2 2026, while the maximum of 116.12 percent was reached in Q1 1964.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Household Consumption as percent of GDP
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Korea: Consumption as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q2 | 39.76 |
| 2026 Q1 | 44.59 |
| 2025 Q4 | 46.71 |
| 2025 Q3 | 48.27 |
| 2025 Q2 | 47.62 |
| 2025 Q1 | 49.83 |
| 2024 Q4 | 47.59 |
| 2024 Q3 | 48.71 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital investment, percent of GDP | 29.13 | 2025 | percent |
| Capital investment, in dollars | 545.44 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption, percent of GDP | 48.02 | 2025 | percent |
| Household consumption, in dollars | 899.15 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption | 330,737.60 | Q2/2026 | billion |
| Consumption as percent of GDP | 39.76 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Consumption growth | 5.57 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Investment | 209,702.10 | Q2/2026 | billion |
| Investment as percent of GDP | 25.21 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Investment growth | 7.54 | Q2/2026 | percent |