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South Korea vs Turkiye GDP per capita
South Korea overtook Turkiye in 1980. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 168% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 51%, and the pair was closest in 1978 (106%).
| Year | South Korea | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 158.84 | 267.09 | 168% |
| 1970 | 281.79 | 487.57 | 173% |
| 1980 | 1,745.58 | 1,515.65 | 87% |
| 1990 | 6,812.9 | 2,689.53 | 39% |
| 2000 | 12,710.3 | 4,199.38 | 33% |
| 2010 | 24,071.26 | 10,698.97 | 44% |
| 2020 | 33,645.77 | 8,798.12 | 26% |
| 2025 | 36,226.97 | 18,599.44 | 51% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Turkiye in GDP per capita?
In 1980. South Korea’s published GDP per capita rose above Turkiye’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Turkiye compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 36,226.97 against 18,599.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 51% 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: