Liquid liabilities in millions USD in South Korea
South Korea: Liquid liabilities in millions USD was 2.39 million 2000 constant in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2.39 million 2000 constant
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
7th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.47 million 2000 constant
in 2020
All-time low
1,748 2000 constant
in 1964
Years of data
62
1960–2021
Liquid liabilities in millions USD in South Korea, 1960–2021
Source: International Financial Statistics (IFS), International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in 2000 constant.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 2.39 million 2000 constant for liquid liabilities in millions usd in 2021.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 193.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, liquid liabilities in millions usd in South Korea peaked at 2.47 million 2000 constant in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,748 2000 constant, in 1964.
That places South Korea 7th out of 188 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Liquid liabilities in millions USD in South Korea, year by year
| Year | 2000 constant | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,197 2000 constant | — |
| 1961 | 2,317 2000 constant | -27.5% |
| 1962 | 2,865 2000 constant | +23.7% |
| 1963 | 3,024 2000 constant | +5.6% |
| 1964 | 1,748 2000 constant | -42.2% |
| 1965 | 2,463 2000 constant | +40.9% |
| 1966 | 3,856 2000 constant | +56.6% |
| 1967 | 5,978 2000 constant | +55.0% |
| 1968 | 9,599 2000 constant | +60.6% |
| 1969 | 13,454 2000 constant | +40.2% |
| 1970 | 15,614 2000 constant | +16.0% |
| 1971 | 15,499 2000 constant | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 18,769 2000 constant | +21.1% |
| 1973 | 23,637 2000 constant | +25.9% |
| 1974 | 21,434 2000 constant | -9.3% |
| 1975 | 25,702 2000 constant | +19.9% |
| 1976 | 32,717 2000 constant | +27.3% |
| 1977 | 42,837 2000 constant | +30.9% |
| 1978 | 53,035 2000 constant | +23.8% |
| 1979 | 58,320 2000 constant | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 48,241 2000 constant | -17.3% |
| 1981 | 52,163 2000 constant | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 59,694 2000 constant | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 62,389 2000 constant | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 62,151 2000 constant | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 64,347 2000 constant | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 77,906 2000 constant | +21.1% |
| 1987 | 96,558 2000 constant | +23.9% |
| 1988 | 130,121 2000 constant | +34.8% |
| 1989 | 149,969 2000 constant | +15.3% |
| 1990 | 157,105 2000 constant | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 174,955 2000 constant | +11.4% |
| 1992 | 188,586 2000 constant | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 208,758 2000 constant | +10.7% |
| 1994 | 247,230 2000 constant | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 283,743 2000 constant | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 291,898 2000 constant | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 195,425 2000 constant | -33.1% |
| 1998 | 286,252 2000 constant | +46.5% |
| 1999 | 374,431 2000 constant | +30.8% |
| 2000 | 413,032 2000 constant | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 437,360 2000 constant | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 523,747 2000 constant | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 549,632 2000 constant | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 606,913 2000 constant | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 623,217 2000 constant | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 691,464 2000 constant | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 660,446 2000 constant | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 570,759 2000 constant | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 671,446 2000 constant | +17.6% |
| 2010 | 779,022 2000 constant | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 813,836 2000 constant | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 909,065 2000 constant | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 1.71 million 2000 constant | +88.2% |
| 2014 | 1.77 million 2000 constant | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 1.78 million 2000 constant | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.81 million 2000 constant | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 2.10 million 2000 constant | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 2.11 million 2000 constant | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 2.14 million 2000 constant | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 2.47 million 2000 constant | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 2.39 million 2000 constant | -3.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 2.39 million 2000 constant is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,791 2000 constant, 15.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 2.39 million 2000 constant is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 57,258 2000 constant, 41.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,850 2000 constant | 1,748 2000 constant | 13,454 2000 constant | 10 |
| 1970s | 30,756 2000 constant | 15,499 2000 constant | 58,320 2000 constant | 10 |
| 1980s | 80,354 2000 constant | 48,241 2000 constant | 149,969 2000 constant | 10 |
| 1990s | 240,838 2000 constant | 157,105 2000 constant | 374,431 2000 constant | 10 |
| 2000s | 574,802 2000 constant | 413,032 2000 constant | 691,464 2000 constant | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 million 2000 constant | 779,022 2000 constant | 2.14 million 2000 constant | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.43 million 2000 constant | 2.39 million 2000 constant | 2.47 million 2000 constant | 2 |
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 liquid liabilities in millions usd in South Korea?
- Liquid liabilities in millions usd in South Korea was 2.39 million 2000 constant in 2021, according to International Financial Statistics (IFS), International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest liquid liabilities in millions usd recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.47 million 2000 constant in 2020.
- What is the lowest liquid liabilities in millions usd recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,748 2000 constant in 1964.
- How does South Korea rank for liquid liabilities in millions usd?
- South Korea ranks 7th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is liquid liabilities in millions usd rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics (IFS), International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Liquid liabilities in millions USD (2000 constant). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Raw data are from the electronic version of the IMF's International Financial Statistics. Liquid liabilities (IFS lines 55L..ZF or, if not available, line 35L..ZF); for Eurocurrency area countries (BEF, DEM, ESP, FRF, GRD, IEP, ITL, LUF, NLG, ATS, PTE, FIM), liquid liabilities are estimated by summing IFS items 34A, 34B and 35.