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South Korea vs Turkiye GDP
South Korea overtook Turkiye in 1981. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 190% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP; today the figure is about 85%, and the pair was closest in 1980 (103%).
| Year | South Korea | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,973,069,306.93 | 7,566,666,666.67 | 190% |
| 1970 | 9,085,001,793.56 | 17,863,636,363.64 | 197% |
| 1980 | 66,547,970,350.62 | 68,823,684,210.53 | 103% |
| 1990 | 292,064,221,388.99 | 150,655,500,191.64 | 52% |
| 2000 | 597,487,173,479.11 | 274,748,463,178.5 | 46% |
| 2010 | 1,192,830,015,737.68 | 782,545,664,268.33 | 66% |
| 2020 | 1,744,070,276,373.34 | 733,628,247,119.08 | 42% |
| 2025 | 1,872,374,961,553.15 | 1,597,293,229,287 | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Turkiye in GDP?
In 1981. South Korea’s published GDP rose above Turkiye’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Turkiye compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 1,872,374,961,553.15 against 1,597,293,229,287 — the trailing economy stands at about 85% 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: