Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in Korea
Korea: Social Bond Issuances, US dollar was 31.34 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in Korea, 2018–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for social bond issuances, us dollar in Korea is 31.34, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 2,221.0% over ten years.
That places Korea 1st out of 25 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.35 | — |
| 2019 | 2.25 | +66.6% |
| 2020 | 11.56 | +414.1% |
| 2021 | 22.85 | +97.6% |
| 2022 | 25.67 | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 32.57 | +26.9% |
| 2024 | 31.34 | -3.8% |
Korea compared with similar countries
- Korea's 31.34 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.15, 7.6× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Korea's 31.34 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.63, 11.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.8 | 1.35 | 2.25 | 2 |
| 2020s | 24.8 | 11.56 | 32.57 | 5 |
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 social bond issuances, us dollar in Korea?
- Social bond issuances, us dollar in Korea was 31.34 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest social bond issuances, us dollar recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 32.57 in 2023.
- What is the lowest social bond issuances, us dollar recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.35 in 2018.
- How does Korea rank for social bond issuances, us dollar?
- Korea ranks 1st out of 25 countries with data for 2024.
- Is social bond issuances, us dollar rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,221.0%. 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 Social 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.