Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic) in South Korea
South Korea: Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic) was 182.67 trillion Domestic currency in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
182.67 trillion Domestic currency
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
2nd
of 145 countries
All-time high
182.67 trillion Domestic currency
in 2024
All-time low
17.08 trillion Domestic currency
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in South Korea, 2001–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 182.67 trillion Domestic currency for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 183.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in South Korea peaked at 182.67 trillion Domestic currency in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17.08 trillion Domestic currency, in 2001.
That places South Korea 2nd out of 145 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17.08 trillion Domestic currency | — |
| 2002 | 18.23 trillion Domestic currency | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 17.35 trillion Domestic currency | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 19.21 trillion Domestic currency | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 20.41 trillion Domestic currency | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 21.64 trillion Domestic currency | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 22.04 trillion Domestic currency | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 23.44 trillion Domestic currency | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 29.21 trillion Domestic currency | +24.6% |
| 2010 | 34.95 trillion Domestic currency | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 39.61 trillion Domestic currency | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 44.17 trillion Domestic currency | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 53.32 trillion Domestic currency | +20.7% |
| 2014 | 64.44 trillion Domestic currency | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 76.34 trillion Domestic currency | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 86.83 trillion Domestic currency | +13.7% |
| 2017 | 96.84 trillion Domestic currency | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 104.00 trillion Domestic currency | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 114.52 trillion Domestic currency | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 136.15 trillion Domestic currency | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 156.26 trillion Domestic currency | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 162.86 trillion Domestic currency | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 170.32 trillion Domestic currency | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 182.67 trillion Domestic currency | +7.2% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 182.67 trillion Domestic currency is above the median for high income countries, which is 53.10 billion Domestic currency, 3440.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 182.67 trillion Domestic currency is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 131.62 billion Domestic currency, 1387.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.95 trillion Domestic currency | 17.08 trillion Domestic currency | 29.21 trillion Domestic currency | 9 |
| 2010s | 71.50 trillion Domestic currency | 34.95 trillion Domestic currency | 114.52 trillion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 161.65 trillion Domestic currency | 136.15 trillion Domestic currency | 182.67 trillion Domestic currency | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More financial sector data for South Korea
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 58.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 42.84 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 58.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in South Korea?
- Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in South Korea was 182.67 trillion Domestic currency in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 182.67 trillion Domestic currency in 2024.
- What is the lowest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.08 trillion Domestic currency in 2001.
- How does South Korea rank for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations?
- South Korea ranks 2nd out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates 2026 April