Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock … less in South Korea
South Korea: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock … less was 9.94 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Korea, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Korea stood at 9.94 billion.
The figure is up 2,640.3% on the previous year and up 359.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Korea peaked at 14.37 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, -8.25 billion, in 2017.
That places South Korea 6th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock … less in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -1.79 billion | — |
| 2006 | -484.40 million | -72.9% |
| 2007 | -5.44 billion | +1024.0% |
| 2008 | 14.37 billion | -363.9% |
| 2009 | 4.91 billion | -65.8% |
| 2010 | -828.90 million | -116.9% |
| 2011 | 1.03 billion | -224.4% |
| 2012 | -2.63 billion | -354.8% |
| 2013 | -4.41 billion | +67.8% |
| 2014 | -3.83 billion | -13.2% |
| 2015 | 1.79 billion | -146.8% |
| 2016 | -3.44 billion | -292.0% |
| 2017 | -8.25 billion | +139.9% |
| 2018 | -1.50 billion | -81.8% |
| 2019 | 6.23 billion | -514.9% |
| 2020 | 4.87 billion | -21.8% |
| 2021 | -59.40 million | -101.2% |
| 2022 | 7.44 billion | -12627.1% |
| 2023 | -391.10 million | -105.3% |
| 2024 | 9.94 billion | -2640.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock … less in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +12627.1% | -59.40 million | 7.44 billion |
| 2024 | +2640.3% | -391.10 million | 9.94 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.31 billion | -5.44 billion | 14.37 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -1.58 billion | -8.25 billion | 6.23 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.36 billion | -391.10 million | 9.94 billion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Korea?
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in South Korea was 9.94 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 14.37 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.25 billion in 2017.
- How does South Korea rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
- South Korea ranks 6th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 359.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.