Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 4.27 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea, 1977–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea stood at 4.27 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 325.7% on the previous year and down 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea peaked at 267.83 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -39.43 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places South Korea 101st out of 177 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 14.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | -32.95 % change on previous year | -323.9% |
| 1979 | -14.59 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 1980 | -14.18 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1981 | -20.97 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1982 | 8.89 % change on previous year | -142.4% |
| 1983 | -16.36 % change on previous year | -284.0% |
| 1984 | 9.22 % change on previous year | -156.4% |
| 1985 | 11.05 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1986 | -4.65 % change on previous year | -142.1% |
| 1987 | -12.39 % change on previous year | +166.3% |
| 1988 | 173.72 % change on previous year | -1502.1% |
| 1989 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 1990 | -15.21 % change on previous year | -560.8% |
| 1991 | -20.78 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 1992 | 22.6 % change on previous year | -208.8% |
| 1993 | 12.38 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1994 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 1995 | -4.77 % change on previous year | -247.0% |
| 1996 | -7.3 % change on previous year | +53.0% |
| 1997 | -39.43 % change on previous year | +440.3% |
| 1998 | 267.83 % change on previous year | -779.3% |
| 1999 | 16.98 % change on previous year | -93.7% |
| 2000 | -3.45 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 2001 | 17.32 % change on previous year | -601.4% |
| 2002 | 10.73 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2003 | 10.36 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 2005 | -10.87 % change on previous year | -530.3% |
| 2006 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 2007 | -5.78 % change on previous year | +30.3% |
| 2008 | -34.89 % change on previous year | +503.7% |
| 2009 | 74.78 % change on previous year | -314.3% |
| 2010 | -16.1 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2011 | -17.64 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -139.6% |
| 2013 | 7.44 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 2015 | 21.07 % change on previous year | +279.8% |
| 2016 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 2017 | -9.9 % change on previous year | -267.5% |
| 2018 | -5.77 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2019 | 8.29 % change on previous year | -243.7% |
| 2020 | 21.25 % change on previous year | +156.2% |
| 2021 | -19.76 % change on previous year | -193.0% |
| 2022 | -21.36 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2023 | 7.06 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 2024 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 2025 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -325.7% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 4.27 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.99 % change on previous year, 53% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 4.27 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.25 % change on previous year, 81% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +1502.1% | -12.39 % change on previous year | 173.72 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -10.94 % change on previous year | -32.95 % change on previous year | 14.72 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 13.76 % change on previous year | -20.97 % change on previous year | 173.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.56 % change on previous year | -39.43 % change on previous year | 267.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.63 % change on previous year | -34.89 % change on previous year | 74.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5848 % change on previous year | -17.64 % change on previous year | 21.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.74 % change on previous year | -21.36 % change on previous year | 21.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 98 Singapore 4.92 % change on previous year compare
- 99 India 4.72 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Dominica 4.59 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Canada 3.66 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Saudi Arabia 3.57 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Cambodia 3.43 % change on previous year compare
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 total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Korea was 4.27 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 267.83 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -39.43 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does South Korea rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- South Korea ranks 101st out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.