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Canada vs South Korea GDP per capita
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 7% of Canada’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 65%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (77%).
| Year | Canada | South Korea | South Korea as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,264.95 | 158.84 | 7% |
| 1970 | 4,135.82 | 281.79 | 7% |
| 1980 | 11,208.2 | 1,745.58 | 16% |
| 1990 | 21,525.86 | 6,812.9 | 32% |
| 2000 | 24,271 | 12,710.3 | 52% |
| 2010 | 47,560.84 | 24,071.26 | 51% |
| 2020 | 43,537.9 | 33,645.77 | 77% |
| 2025 | 55,697.66 | 36,226.97 | 65% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass South Korea in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Canada is ahead: 55,697.66 against 36,226.97 — the trailing economy stands at about 65% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: