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South Korea vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 8% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 32%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (41%).
| Year | South Korea | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 158.84 | 8% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 281.79 | 7% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 1,745.58 | 9% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 6,812.9 | 17% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 12,710.3 | 32% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 24,071.26 | 31% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 33,645.77 | 38% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 36,226.97 | 32% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass South Korea in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Korea, Rep. and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 36,226.97 — the trailing economy stands at about 32% 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: