South Korea External Debt: % of GDP
1994 - 2020 | Yearly | % | CEIC Data
Key information about South Korea`s External Debt: % of GDP
- South Korea External Debt accounted for 33.3 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2020, compared with the ratio of 28.5 % in the previous year.
- South Korea External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1994 to Dec 2020.
- The data reached an all-time high of 39.4 % in Dec 1998 and a record low of 17.2 % in Dec 2005.
CEIC calculates External Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly External Debt and annual Nominal GDP. The Bank of Korea provides External Debt in USD and Nominal GDP in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.
Related information about South Korea`s External Debt: % of GDP
- In the latest reports of South Korea, Current Account recorded a surplus of 9.3 USD bn in Feb 2021.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 127.8 USD mn in Feb 2021.
- South Korea Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 3.5 USD bn in Jul 2021.
- Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 16.3 USD bn in Jun 2021.
- The country's External Debt reached 565,896.7 in Mar 2021.
- The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 438.5 USD bn in Dec 2020.
View South Korea's External Debt: % of GDP from 1994 to 2020 in the chart:
What was South Korea's External Debt: % of GDP in 2020?
South Korea External Debt accounted for 33.3 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2020, compared with the ratio of 28.5 % in the previous year. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.3 2020 | 28.5 2019 | 17.2 2005 | 39.4 1998 | % | yearly | 1994 - 2020 |
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| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (%) | 65.6 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
| Algeria (%) | 2.2 2019 | yearly | 1970 - 2019 |
| Argentina (%) | 70.7 2020 | yearly | 1994 - 2020 |
| Armenia (%) | 102.3 2020 | yearly | 2000 - 2020 |
| Australia (%) | 129.1 2020 | yearly | 1988 - 2020 |
| Austria (%) | 164.9 2020 | yearly | 1997 - 2020 |
| Azerbaijan (%) | 20.7 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 2001 - Dec 2020 |
| Bangladesh (%) | 11.4 2017 | yearly | 1997 - 2017 |
| Belarus (%) | 70.2 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 2000 - Dec 2020 |
| Belgium (%) | 264.3 2020 | yearly | 2007 - 2020 |
| Bolivia (%) | 33.0 2019 | yearly | 2006 - 2019 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (%) | 23.1 2019 | yearly | 1999 - 2019 |
| Botswana (%) | 8.6 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Brazil (%) | 38.4 2020 | yearly | 1992 - 2020 |
| Bulgaria (%) | 65.3 2020 | yearly | 1999 - 2020 |
| Cambodia (%) | 69.9 2020 | yearly | 2010 - 2020 |
| Canada (%) | 142.8 2020 | yearly | 1990 - 2020 |
| Chile (%) | 82.4 2020 | yearly | 1971 - 2020 |
| China (%) | 16.3 2020 | yearly | 1985 - 2020 |
| Colombia (%) | 56.7 2020 | yearly | 1970 - 2020 |
| Croatia (%) | 87.9 2020 | yearly | 1998 - 2020 |
| Cyprus (%) | 908.4 2020 | yearly | 2004 - 2020 |
| Czech Republic (%) | 75.5 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Denmark (%) | 157.0 2020 | yearly | 2005 - 2020 |
| Ecuador (%) | 57.4 2020 | yearly | 1970 - 2020 |
| Egypt (%) | 33.9 Sep 2020 | quarterly | Jun 1999 - Sep 2020 |
| Estonia (%) | 91.1 2020 | yearly | 1996 - 2020 |
| European Union (%) | 130.0 2020 | yearly | 2008 - 2020 |
| Finland (%) | 225.1 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
| France (%) | 261.7 2020 | yearly | 2004 - 2020 |
| Georgia (%) | 129.8 2020 | yearly | 1999 - 2020 |
| Germany (%) | 163.7 2020 | yearly | 1999 - 2020 |
| Ghana (%) | 34.2 2020 | yearly | 1999 - 2020 |
| Greece (%) | 298.2 2020 | yearly | 2003 - 2020 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (%) | 514.2 2020 | yearly | 2001 - 2020 |
| Hungary (%) | 155.9 2020 | yearly | 2006 - 2020 |
| Iceland (%) | 83.5 2020 | yearly | 1989 - 2020 |
| India (%) | 21.1 2021 | yearly | 1970 - 2021 |
| Indonesia (%) | 39.3 2020 | yearly | 2003 - 2020 |
| Iran (%) | 1.1 2021 | yearly | 1994 - 2021 |
| Ireland (%) | 701.2 2020 | yearly | 2002 - 2020 |
| Israel (%) | 32.9 2020 | yearly | 1998 - 2020 |
| Italy (%) | 140.7 2020 | yearly | 2002 - 2020 |
| Ivory Coast (%) | 24.0 2018 | yearly | 1994 - 2018 |
| Japan (%) | 92.8 2020 | yearly | 2003 - 2020 |
| Jordan (%) | 82.1 2020 | yearly | 1970 - 2020 |
| Kazakhstan (%) | 96.5 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2002 - Dec 2020 |
| Kenya (%) | 33.1 2019 | yearly | 2015 - 2019 |
| South Korea (%) | 33.3 2020 | yearly | 1994 - 2020 |
| Kosovo (%) | 37.2 2020 | yearly | 2007 - 2020 |
| Kuwait (%) | 50.5 2020 | yearly | 2014 - 2020 |
| Kyrgyzstan (%) | 112.9 2020 | yearly | 2003 - 2020 |
| Laos (%) | 52.6 2019 | yearly | 1996 - 2019 |
| Latvia (%) | 124.2 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2000 - Dec 2020 |
| Lebanon (%) | 62.8 2019 | yearly | 2007 - 2019 |
| Lithuania (%) | 75.7 2020 | yearly | 1996 - 2020 |
| Luxembourg (%) | 5,173.1 2020 | yearly | 2002 - 2020 |
| North Macedonia (%) | 80.2 2020 | yearly | 2004 - 2020 |
| Malawi (%) | 39.4 2014 | yearly | 2006 - 2014 |
| Malaysia (%) | 67.6 2020 | yearly | 2009 - 2020 |
| Malta (%) | 678.6 2020 | yearly | 2004 - 2020 |
| Mauritius (%) | 2,062.5 2020 | yearly | 2009 - 2020 |
| Mexico (%) | 42.8 2020 | yearly | 2002 - 2020 |
| Moldova (%) | 70.1 2020 | yearly | 2000 - 2020 |
| Mongolia (%) | 243.1 2020 | yearly | 1992 - 2020 |
| Montenegro (%) | 150.5 2019 | yearly | 2006 - 2019 |
| Morocco (%) | 53.6 2020 | yearly | 1970 - 2020 |
| Mozambique (%) | 71.8 2017 | yearly | 1985 - 2017 |
| Nepal (%) | 17.3 2016 | yearly | 2001 - 2016 |
| Netherlands (%) | 443.8 2020 | yearly | 2003 - 2020 |
| New Zealand (%) | 90.3 2020 | yearly | 1993 - 2020 |
| Nigeria (%) | 7.8 2020 | yearly | 1985 - 2020 |
| Norway (%) | 180.1 2020 | yearly | 2003 - 2020 |
| Pakistan (%) | 41.0 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| Palestinian Territory (%) | 35.4 2018 | yearly | 2012 - 2018 |
| Panama (%) | 201.9 2020 | yearly | 2014 - 2020 |
| Paraguay (%) | 53.8 2020 | yearly | 2000 - 2020 |
| Peru (%) | 43.3 2020 | yearly | 1980 - 2020 |
| Philippines (%) | 27.2 2020 | yearly | 1990 - 2020 |
| Poland (%) | 60.6 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Portugal (%) | 205.2 2020 | yearly | 1996 - 2020 |
| Qatar (%) | 106.1 2018 | yearly | 2000 - 2018 |
| Romania (%) | 58.2 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Russia (%) | 31.5 2020 | yearly | 1993 - 2020 |
| Serbia (%) | 61.5 2020 | yearly | 2000 - 2020 |
| Singapore (%) | 471.3 2020 | yearly | 2003 - 2020 |
| Slovakia (%) | 121.2 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Slovenia (%) | 101.9 2020 | yearly | 2001 - 2020 |
| South Africa (%) | 50.8 2020 | yearly | 1985 - 2020 |
| Spain (%) | 198.8 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Sri Lanka (%) | 61.1 2020 | yearly | 1994 - 2020 |
| Sudan (%) | 120.5 2019 | yearly | 2001 - 2019 |
| Sweden (%) | 164.2 2020 | yearly | 1997 - 2020 |
| Switzerland (%) | 283.3 2020 | yearly | 1999 - 2020 |
| Taiwan (%) | 28.4 2020 | yearly | 1999 - 2020 |
| Tajikistan (%) | 37.5 2020 | yearly | 2000 - 2020 |
| Thailand (%) | 36.7 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2005 - Dec 2020 |
| Tunisia (%) | 100.9 2020 | yearly | 2002 - 2020 |
| Turkey (%) | 60.4 2020 | yearly | 1989 - 2020 |
| Ukraine (%) | 80.8 2020 | yearly | 1993 - 2020 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -3.7 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2000 - Dec 2020 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | -14,513.223 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jul 1999 - Feb 2021 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 17,089.194 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Feb 2021 |
| Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) | 14.1 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2000 - Dec 2020 |
| National Government Debt (USD mn) | 765,176.8 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Mar 2021 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 42.3 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Dec 2020 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (KRW bn) | 607,457.000 2026 | yearly | 1995 - 2026 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (KRW bn) | 1,682,394.160 2026 | yearly | 1990 - 2026 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (KRW bn) | 559,373.700 2026 | yearly | 1995 - 2026 |
| National Debt (ND) (KRW bn) | 846,600.000 2020 | yearly | 1997 - 2020 |
| Central Govt Debt: Short-Term (KRW bn) | 113.000 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Mar 2021 |
| Central Govt Debt: Medium & Long Term (KRW bn) | 861,327.000 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Mar 2021 |
| Central Govt Debt: Domestic (KRW bn) | 852,317.000 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Dec 2002 - Mar 2021 |
| Central Govt Debt (KRW bn) | 862,140.000 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Mar 2021 |
| Central Govt Debt: Foreign (KRW bn) | 9,823.000 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Dec 2002 - Mar 2021 |
| Public Sector Debt (KRW bn) | 1,132,600.000 2019 | yearly | 2011 - 2019 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 3.271 2026 | yearly | 1980 - 2026 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | 4,205.3 Sep 2021 | monthly | Jan 1957 - Sep 2021 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 51,187.0 Apr 2021 | monthly | Jan 1966 - Apr 2021 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | 16.7 Sep 2021 | monthly | Jan 1967 - Sep 2021 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 2,853,865.958 2020 | yearly | 1996 - 2020 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 1,126,966.139 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 6,276,840.063 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 47,806.0 May 2021 | monthly | Jan 1966 - May 2021 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | 31.0 Sep 2021 | monthly | Jan 1967 - Sep 2021 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 4,452,615.158 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 4,055,530.581 2020 | yearly | 1995 - 2020 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 8,369.404 Jan 2021 | monthly | Apr 1964 - Jan 2021 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 6,440.000 Apr 2021 | monthly | Apr 1964 - Apr 2021 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 13,185.000 May 2021 | monthly | Jan 1988 - May 2021 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 10,868.000 May 2021 | monthly | Jan 1988 - May 2021 |
| Imports: First 10 days (USD mn) | 20,958.928 Sep 2021 | monthly | Jan 2016 - Sep 2021 |
| Exports: First 10 days (USD mn) | 19,498.232 Sep 2021 | monthly | Jan 2016 - Sep 2021 |
| Trade Balance: First 10 days (USD mn) | -1,460.696 Sep 2021 | monthly | Jan 2016 - Sep 2021 |
| Imports: Middle East: Qatar (USD th) | 1,084,681.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Aug 2021 |
| Imports: Natural Gas: Quantity (Ton th) | 4,552.00 Feb 2018 | monthly | Nov 1990 - Feb 2018 |
| Motor Vehicle: Exports (Unit) | 130,213.000 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Aug 2021 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Investment Abroad (USD mn) | 3,494.5 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| Current Account Balance (USD mn) | 9,261.4 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Feb 2021 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP (USD mn) | 9,261.4 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Feb 2021 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD mn) | -127.8 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Feb 2021 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP (%) | 1.4 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1980 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment (USD mn) | 16,255.200 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1980 - Jun 2021 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: % of GDP (%) | 0.8 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1980 - Dec 2020 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Equity Securities (USD mn) | 3,482.1 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1980 - Dec 2020 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities (USD mn) | 23,068.700 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1980 - Mar 2021 |
| External Debt (USD mn) | 565,896.7 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1994 - Mar 2021 |
| External Debt: % of GDP (%) | 33.3 2020 | yearly | 1994 - 2020 |
| External Debt: Short Term (USD mn) | 165,673.7 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1994 - Mar 2021 |
| External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP (%) | 9.7 2020 | yearly | 1994 - 2020 |
| Total Debt: % of GDP (%) | 745.3 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 2008 - Dec 2020 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 94.884 2026 | yearly | 1980 - 2026 |
| Net International Investment Position (USD mn) | 441,443.900 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 1994 - Dec 2020 |
| BoP: CA: G&S: Goods: Exports fob (USD mn) | 53,778.700 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CA: Secondary Incomes: Credit (USD mn) | 873.600 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: PI: Portfolio Investment Asset (PIA) (USD mn) | 3,416.100 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: Other Investment (OI) (USD mn) | -2,828.400 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CA: G&S: Goods: Imports fob (USD mn) | 42,392.700 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CA: Secondary Incomes: Debit (USD mn) | 1,713.900 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: PI: Portfolio Investment Liabilities (PIL) (USD mn) | 3,008.700 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: OI: Other Investment Assets (OIA) (USD mn) | 4,833.400 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CA: G&S: SV: Debit (USD mn) | 10,277.700 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: Portfolio Investment (PI) (USD mn) | 407.400 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: FD: Liabilities (USD mn) | -4,206.800 May 2018 | monthly | Mar 1987 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CA: G&S: SV: Credit (USD mn) | 8,183.800 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: DI: Direct Investment Assets (USD mn) | 6,294.200 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: FD: Assets (USD mn) | -4,690.900 May 2018 | monthly | Mar 1987 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CA: G&S: Services (SV) (USD mn) | -2,093.900 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: Direct Investment (DI) (USD mn) | 6,056.900 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: Financial Derivatives (FD) (USD mn) | -484.100 May 2018 | monthly | Mar 1987 - May 2018 |
| BoP: CF: FA: OI: Other Investment Liabilities (OIL) (USD mn) | 7,661.800 May 2018 | monthly | Jan 1980 - May 2018 |
| BoP: sa: CA: G&S: Services: Debit (USD mn) | 10,308.700 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: G&S: Services (USD mn) | -76.000 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: Primary Income: Credit (USD mn) | 3,691.700 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: Secondary Income: Credit (USD mn) | 845.200 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: G&S: Goods (USD mn) | 5,069.400 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: Primary Income (USD mn) | 1,505.800 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: Secondary Income: Debit (USD mn) | 1,048.600 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: G&S: Services: Credit (USD mn) | 10,232.700 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: G&S: Goods: Imports fob (USD mn) | 48,699.900 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: G&S: Goods: Exports fob (USD mn) | 53,769.300 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: Secondary Income (USD mn) | -203.400 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| BoP: sa: CA: Primary Income: Debit (USD mn) | 2,185.900 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Jul 2021 |
| International Investment Position: Net (USD mn) | 490,653.400 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1994 - Jun 2021 |
| International Investment Position: Liabilities (USD mn) | 1,582,745.400 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1994 - Jun 2021 |
| International Investment Position: Assets (USD mn) | 2,073,398.800 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1994 - Jun 2021 |
| External Debt: Gross: Long Term (LT) (USD mn) | 426,186.000 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1994 - Jun 2021 |
| Outward Direct Investment: Total Invested: USA (USD mn) | 2,987.676 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| Outward Direct Investment: Total Invested: Hong Kong (USD mn) | 101.419 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| Outward Direct Investment: Total Invested: Indonesia (USD mn) | 20.726 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| Outward Direct Investment: Total Invested: China (USD mn) | 152.154 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| Outward Direct Investment: Total Invested (USD mn) | 7,724.612 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| Outward Direct Investment: Total Invested: Vietnam (USD mn) | 176.407 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| ODI: Total Invested: Mining (USD mn) | 133.932 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| ODI: Total Invested: Real Estate (USD mn) | 725,563.42 Jun 2018 | monthly | Dec 1980 - Jun 2018 |
| ODI: Total Invested: Financing and Insurance (USD mn) | 3,728.527 Jun 2021 | monthly | Feb 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| ODI: Total Invested: Manufacturing (USD mn) | 987.953 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| ODI: Total Invested: Wholesale and Retail sales (USD mn) | 56.806 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jun 2021 |
| Smalll Business Health Index (SBHI): Economic Outlook (EO) (Index) | 76.300 Sep 2021 | monthly | Jan 2015 - Sep 2021 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 0.5 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2001 - Dec 2020 |
| Household Debt: % of GDP (%) | 106.6 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 2002 - Dec 2020 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 7,680.066 Jun 2021 | quarterly | Jun 2001 - Jun 2021 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 1,122,142.361 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1970 - Jul 2021 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 2,984,198.861 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1970 - Jul 2021 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 10.4 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 1971 - Feb 2021 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 7.0 Apr 2021 | monthly | Nov 1979 - Apr 2021 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 439,293.5 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 1956 - Aug 2021 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 7.000 Apr 2021 | monthly | Nov 1979 - Apr 2021 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 8.5 Aug 2021 | monthly | Jan 1971 - Aug 2021 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 4,794.759 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 1956 - Aug 2021 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 1,928,352.578 Jul 2021 | monthly | Sep 1992 - Jul 2021 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 11.5 Feb 2021 | monthly | Sep 1993 - Feb 2021 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 3,378,213.0 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Aug 2021 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 11.6 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Aug 2021 |
| Debt Service Ratio: Households (%) | 12.700 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Mar 2021 |
| Debt Service Ratio: Private Non-Financial Sector (%) | 20.600 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Mar 2021 |
| Credit to Households (USD bn) | 1,816.372 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1962 - Mar 2021 |
| Credit to Private Non-Financial Sector (USD bn) | 3,741.808 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Dec 1962 - Mar 2021 |
| Household Debt (USD mn) | 1,867,236.1 Mar 2021 | quarterly | Dec 2002 - Mar 2021 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 1,715,105.665 Feb 2021 | monthly | Jan 1965 - Feb 2021 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 10.92 Mar 2021 | monthly | Jan 1966 - Mar 2021 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 166.15 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 1991 - Dec 2020 |
| Money Supply: New M2: Certificate of Deposit (KRW bn) | 24,533.00 Mar 2018 | monthly | Jun 1984 - Mar 2018 |
| Money Supply: New M2: sa (KRW bn) | 3,437,379.300 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1970 - Jul 2021 |
| Money Supply: New M1: sa (KRW bn) | 1,292,550.900 Jul 2021 | monthly | Jan 1970 - Jul 2021 |
| Deposits: CSB: Households (KRW bn) | 614,344.50 Mar 2018 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Mar 2018 |
| Deposits: CSB: Corporations (KRW bn) | 396,621.30 Mar 2018 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Mar 2018 |
| Loans of CSBs: CH: Corporate (KRW bn) | 796,021.70 Mar 2018 | monthly | Dec 2006 - Mar 2018 |
| Loans of Commercial and Specialized Banks (CSB): Total (KRW bn) | 1,525,815.40 Mar 2018 | monthly | Jan 1965 - Mar 2018 |
| Loans of CSBs: Corporate and Household (CH) (KRW bn) | 2,087,651.100 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 2013 - Aug 2021 |
| Loans of CSBs: CH: Household: Mortgage (KRW bn) | 764,185.900 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 2013 - Aug 2021 |
| Loans of CSBs: CH: Household (KRW bn) | 1,046,304.600 Aug 2021 | monthly | Dec 2013 - Aug 2021 |
| KR: Non-performing Loans (NPL): Commercial & Specialized Banks (KRW bn) | 12,186.500 Dec 2018 | quarterly | Jun 2001 - Dec 2018 |
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