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South Korea vs Switzerland GDP
South Korea overtook Switzerland in 1989. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 266% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP; today the figure is about 56%, and the pair was closest in 1988 (106%).
| Year | South Korea | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,973,069,306.93 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 266% |
| 1970 | 9,085,001,793.56 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 279% |
| 1980 | 66,547,970,350.62 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 187% |
| 1990 | 292,064,221,388.99 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 92% |
| 2000 | 597,487,173,479.11 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 47% |
| 2010 | 1,192,830,015,737.68 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 51% |
| 2020 | 1,744,070,276,373.34 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 43% |
| 2025 | 1,872,374,961,553.15 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Switzerland in GDP?
In 1989. South Korea’s published GDP rose above Switzerland’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Switzerland compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 1,872,374,961,553.15 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 56% 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
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