Reserve assets, Other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Reserve assets, Other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) was 404.33 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) in Republic of Korea, 1994–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) in Republic of Korea is 404.33 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) in Republic of Korea peaked at 439.47 billion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8.18 billion US dollar, in 1997.
That places Republic of Korea 8th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21.70 billion US dollar | — |
| 1995 | 28.57 billion US dollar | +31.6% |
| 1996 | 28.59 billion US dollar | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 8.18 billion US dollar | -71.4% |
| 1998 | 48.43 billion US dollar | +492.3% |
| 1999 | 73.70 billion US dollar | +52.2% |
| 2000 | 95.86 billion US dollar | +30.1% |
| 2001 | 102.49 billion US dollar | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 120.81 billion US dollar | +17.9% |
| 2003 | 154.51 billion US dollar | +27.9% |
| 2004 | 198.18 billion US dollar | +28.3% |
| 2005 | 209.97 billion US dollar | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 238.39 billion US dollar | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 261.77 billion US dollar | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 200.48 billion US dollar | -23.4% |
| 2009 | 265.20 billion US dollar | +32.3% |
| 2010 | 286.93 billion US dollar | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 298.23 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 316.90 billion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 335.66 billion US dollar | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 353.62 billion US dollar | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 358.53 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 361.71 billion US dollar | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 379.51 billion US dollar | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 393.45 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 398.19 billion US dollar | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 431.31 billion US dollar | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 439.47 billion US dollar | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 400.13 billion US dollar | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 396.99 billion US dollar | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 393.24 billion US dollar | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 404.33 billion US dollar | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.86 billion US dollar | 8.18 billion US dollar | 73.70 billion US dollar | 6 |
| 2000s | 184.76 billion US dollar | 95.86 billion US dollar | 265.20 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 348.27 billion US dollar | 286.93 billion US dollar | 398.19 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 410.91 billion US dollar | 393.24 billion US dollar | 439.47 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 5 Russian Federation 468.07 billion US dollar compare
- 6 Saudi Arabia 434.88 billion US dollar compare
- 7 Hong Kong, China 427.62 billion US dollar compare
- 9 Singapore 401.95 billion US dollar compare
- 10 Brazil 310.14 billion US dollar compare
- 11 Thailand 242.46 billion US dollar compare
More financial sector data for Republic of 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 reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) in Republic of Korea?
- Reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) in Republic of Korea was 404.33 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 439.47 billion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.18 billion US dollar in 1997.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 8th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets, other reserve (currency, deposits, securities) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Other reserve (currency, deposits, securities, financial derivatives and other claims) (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.