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South Korea vs Indonesia GDP per capita
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1967 Indonesia stood at roughly 33% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 14%, and the pair was closest in 1975 (37%).
| Year | South Korea | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 158.84 | 53.21 | 33% |
| 1970 | 281.79 | 79.12 | 28% |
| 1980 | 1,745.58 | 486.62 | 28% |
| 1990 | 6,812.9 | 578.42 | 8% |
| 2000 | 12,710.3 | 763.71 | 6% |
| 2010 | 24,071.26 | 3,065.68 | 13% |
| 2020 | 33,645.77 | 3,853.7 | 11% |
| 2025 | 36,226.97 | 5,059.63 | 14% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Indonesia in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. South Korea has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1967–2025).
How do Korea, Rep. and Indonesia compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 36,226.97 against 5,059.63 — the trailing economy stands at about 14% 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
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