South Korea: Economic growth Q-on-Q
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The most recent value is 0.63 percent as of Q2 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 1.83 percent. Historically, the average for South Korea from Q2 1960 to Q2 2026 is 1.68 percent. The minimum of -6.71 percent was recorded in Q1 1998, while the maximum of 8.37 percent was reached in Q3 1969.
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* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
- Measure: percent
- Definition: The percent change in the Gross Domestic Product from the previous quarter using constant prices. Data are seasonally adjusted.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Korea: Economic growth, quarterly |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q2 | 0.63 |
| 2026 Q1 | 1.83 |
| 2025 Q4 | -0.11 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1.36 |
| 2025 Q2 | 0.65 |
| 2025 Q1 | -0.17 |
| 2024 Q4 | 0.24 |
| 2024 Q3 | 0.06 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic growth | 1.01 | 2025 | percent |
| GDP, constant dollars | 1,936.6 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| GDP, current U.S. dollars | 1,872.37 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, current dollars | 36,226.96 | 2025 | U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, PPP | 55,697 | 2025 | U.S. dollars |
| GDP per capita, constant dollars | 37,469.66 | 2025 | U.S. dollars |
| Productivity, relative to the U.S. | 54.75 | 2022 | index points |
| Productivity, current USD | 53.3 | 2023 | USD per hour worked |
| Economic growth, quarterly | 3.76 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Economic growth Q-on-Q | 0.63 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | 831,763.80 | Q2/2026 | billion |