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South Korea Debt / GDP
49.7%as of 2024
South Korea's debt / gdp stands at 49.7% as of 2024. The indicator has increased from 37.9% in 2014 to 49.7% in 2024. Source: IMF WEO.
Historical trend (2014–2024)
Debt / GDP — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 37.9% | — |
| 2015 | 38.8% | +0.9pp |
| 2016 | 39.1% | +0.3pp |
| 2017 | 38% | -1.1pp |
| 2018 | 37.9% | -0.1pp |
| 2019 | 39.7% | +1.8pp |
| 2020 | 45.9% | +6.2pp |
| 2021 | 48% | +2.1pp |
| 2022 | 49.8% | +1.8pp |
| 2023 | 50.5% | +0.7pp |
| 2024 | 49.7% | -0.8pp |
Source: IMF WEO. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.