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South Korea vs Indonesia GDP
South Korea overtook Indonesia in 1971. In 1967 Indonesia stood at roughly 116% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP; today the figure is about 77%, and the pair was closest in 1972 (100%).
| Year | South Korea | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,973,069,306.93 | 5,667,756,627.92 | 143% |
| 1970 | 9,085,001,793.56 | 9,150,684,931.51 | 101% |
| 1980 | 66,547,970,350.62 | 72,482,337,397.44 | 109% |
| 1990 | 292,064,221,388.99 | 106,140,727,333.64 | 36% |
| 2000 | 597,487,173,479.11 | 165,021,012,077.81 | 28% |
| 2010 | 1,192,830,015,737.68 | 755,094,157,621.94 | 63% |
| 2020 | 1,744,070,276,373.34 | 1,059,054,842,698.48 | 61% |
| 2025 | 1,872,374,961,553.15 | 1,445,642,584,163.81 | 77% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Indonesia in GDP?
In 1971. South Korea’s published GDP rose above Indonesia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Indonesia compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 1,872,374,961,553.15 against 1,445,642,584,163.81 — the trailing economy stands at about 77% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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: