Financial Markets Depth Index in South Korea
South Korea: Financial Markets Depth Index was 0.8193 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Depth Index in South Korea, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial markets depth index in South Korea stood at 0.8193.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets depth index in South Korea peaked at 0.8409 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0238, in 1983.
That places South Korea 11th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Depth Index in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0267 | — |
| 1981 | 0.0355 | +33.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0283 | -20.3% |
| 1983 | 0.0238 | -16.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0368 | +54.5% |
| 1985 | 0.0484 | +31.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0858 | +77.3% |
| 1987 | 0.1439 | +67.7% |
| 1988 | 0.3046 | +111.6% |
| 1989 | 0.3495 | +14.7% |
| 1990 | 0.2152 | -38.4% |
| 1991 | 0.1874 | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 0.225 | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 0.3427 | +52.3% |
| 1994 | 0.3915 | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 0.2666 | -31.9% |
| 1996 | 0.2557 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 0.2511 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 0.3983 | +58.6% |
| 1999 | 0.5058 | +27.0% |
| 2000 | 0.4512 | -10.8% |
| 2001 | 0.5292 | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 0.551 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 0.5638 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 0.5804 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 0.6237 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 0.6269 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 0.6717 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 0.5675 | -15.5% |
| 2009 | 0.7544 | +32.9% |
| 2010 | 0.7597 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.7341 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 0.821 | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 0.8228 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 0.7737 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 0.7871 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 0.7764 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 0.8409 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 0.7503 | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 0.7759 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 0.8193 | +5.6% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0.8193 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4356, 1.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0.8193 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.2277, 3.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.1083 | 0.0238 | 0.3495 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3039 | 0.1874 | 0.5058 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.592 | 0.4512 | 0.7544 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7842 | 0.7341 | 0.8409 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8193 | 0.8193 | 0.8193 | 1 |
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 financial markets depth index in South Korea?
- Financial markets depth index in South Korea was 0.8193 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets depth index recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8409 in 2017.
- What is the lowest financial markets depth index recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0238 in 1983.
- How does South Korea rank for financial markets depth index?
- South Korea ranks 11th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets depth index rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. 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 Financial Markets Depth Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.