{"version":1,"asset_type":"statistical_series","data_type":"time_series","slug":"kr-gdp-per-capita-ppp","url":"https://apiardata.com/statistics/kr-gdp-per-capita-ppp","html_url":"https://apiardata.com/statistics/kr-gdp-per-capita-ppp/","title":"South Korea GDP per Capita (PPP, Current International $) (2025)","description":"South Korea's GDP per Capita (PPP, Current International $): 63,124.9 international $ (PPP) in 2025, +3.4% YoY. 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PPP-adjusted GDP per capita is the standard measure of living standards and economic development for cross-country comparison. It is published by World Bank and updated annually."},{"question":"How current is this data?","answer":"The most recent observation covers 2025. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 1990–2025 (36 observations)."},{"question":"What is the long-term trend?","answer":"The series peaked at 63,124.9 international $ (PPP) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 8,567.5 in 1990. The latest reading of 63,124.9 in 2025 represents a change of +2,073.6."}]}