Green Bond Issuances, US dollar in South Korea
South Korea: Green Bond Issuances, US dollar was 12.53 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Green Bond Issuances, US dollar in South Korea, 2013–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 12.53 for green bond issuances, us dollar in 2024.
The figure is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 2,405.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, green bond issuances, us dollar in South Korea peaked at 25.24 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.3754, in 2017.
That places South Korea 17th out of 55 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Green Bond Issuances, US dollar in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.5 | — |
| 2016 | 1.4 | +180.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3754 | -73.2% |
| 2018 | 3.91 | +940.4% |
| 2019 | 6.86 | +75.5% |
| 2020 | 3.17 | -53.7% |
| 2021 | 25.24 | +695.6% |
| 2022 | 16.64 | -34.1% |
| 2023 | 14.02 | -15.7% |
| 2024 | 12.53 | -10.7% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 12.53 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.34, 1.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 12.53 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.18, 2.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.61 | 0.3754 | 6.86 | 5 |
| 2020s | 14.32 | 3.17 | 25.24 | 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 green bond issuances, us dollar in South Korea?
- Green bond issuances, us dollar in South Korea was 12.53 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest green bond issuances, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 25.24 in 2021.
- What is the lowest green bond issuances, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3754 in 2017.
- How does South Korea rank for green bond issuances, us dollar?
- South Korea ranks 17th out of 55 countries with data for 2024.
- Is green bond issuances, us dollar rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,405.2%. 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 Green Bond Issuances, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains information on sustainable debt instruments, including green bonds, social bonds, sustainability bonds, and sustainability-linked bonds. These are fixed-income securities aimed at supporting environmental, social, or governance (ESG) goals. Green Bonds are fixed income instruments where the proceeds will be exclusively directed to finance or re-finance, in part or in full, new and/or existing green projects. Social bonds have use of proceeds that are dedicated to projects with positive social outcomes. Sustainability bonds have a mix of green and social use of proceeds. Sustainability linked bonds (SLB) are financial instruments where financial and structural characteristics are linked to achieving performance objectives that improve the condition of the environment or society. SLBs are not use-of proceed bonds. They typically include key performance indicators which are structurally connected to the issuer’s goal achievement.