Korea, Rep. 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$1.28 trillion
↑ 1.98% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$25,459.17
↑ 1.44% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.40%
↓ 1.28pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.19%
↓ 1.84pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $1.25 trillion | $1.28 trillion | +1.98% |
| GDP per Capita | $25,097.60 | $25,459.17 | +1.44% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.69% | 2.40% | -1.28pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.03% | 2.19% | -1.84pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.99% | 2.81% | -0.18pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $1.28 trillion
- GDP per Capita
- $25,459.17
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.40%
- Gross National Income
- $1.29 trillion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.19%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.25%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.81%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.09%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 3.82%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Korea, Rep.'s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $1.28 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Korea, Rep. for 2012 is $25,459.17. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Korea, Rep. for 2012 is 2.19%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Korea, Rep.'s annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 2.40%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Korea, Rep. for 2012 is 2.81%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.