Equities (Period average, Index) in Korea
Korea: Equities (Period average, Index) was 176.53 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Equities in Korea, 1978–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for equities in Korea is 176.53, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.2% on the previous year and up 54.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in Korea peaked at 176.55 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.17, in 1980.
Korea ranks 15th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (Period average, Index) in Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 8.34 | — |
| 1979 | 7.08 | -15.1% |
| 1980 | 6.17 | -12.9% |
| 1981 | 7.17 | +16.1% |
| 1982 | 6.93 | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 6.91 | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 7.48 | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 7.89 | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 12.93 | +63.9% |
| 1987 | 23.7 | +83.3% |
| 1988 | 39.34 | +66.0% |
| 1989 | 52.14 | +32.5% |
| 1990 | 42.4 | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 37.3 | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 33.32 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 41.64 | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 54.93 | +31.9% |
| 1995 | 52.27 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 47.2 | -9.7% |
| 1997 | 37.06 | -21.5% |
| 1998 | 23.19 | -37.4% |
| 1999 | 45.5 | +96.2% |
| 2000 | 41.55 | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 32.52 | -21.7% |
| 2002 | 42.99 | +32.2% |
| 2003 | 38.59 | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 47.31 | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 60.81 | +28.5% |
| 2006 | 76.78 | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 97.29 | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 87.02 | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 80.94 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | +23.6% |
| 2011 | 112.59 | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 109.61 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 111.31 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 112.51 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 114.12 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 112.72 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 131.28 | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 132 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 119.61 | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 126.01 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 176.55 | +40.1% |
| 2022 | 143.22 | -18.9% |
| 2023 | 141.8 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 149.34 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | 176.53 | +18.2% |
Korea compared with similar countries
- Korea's 176.53 is above the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Korea's 176.53 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 157.74, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.71 | 7.08 | 8.34 | 2 |
| 1980s | 17.06 | 6.17 | 52.14 | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.48 | 23.19 | 54.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.58 | 32.52 | 97.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 115.58 | 100 | 132 | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.24 | 126.01 | 176.55 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Korea
More financial sector data for 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 equities in Korea?
- Equities in Korea was 176.53 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 176.55 in 2021.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.17 in 1980.
- How does Korea rank for equities?
- Korea ranks 15th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equities rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.