{"version":1,"asset_type":"statistical_series","data_type":"time_series","slug":"kr-gdp-per-capita-real","url":"https://apiardata.com/statistics/kr-gdp-per-capita-real","html_url":"https://apiardata.com/statistics/kr-gdp-per-capita-real/","title":"South Korea GDP per Capita (Real) (2025)","description":"South Korea's GDP per Capita (Real): 37,469.7 constant 2015 US$ in 2025, +1.1% YoY. 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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 1976–2025 (50 observations)."},{"question":"What is the long-term trend?","answer":"The series peaked at 37,469.7 constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 3,294.1 in 1976. The latest reading of 37,469.7 in 2025 represents a change of +421.3."}]}