Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in South Korea
South Korea: Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) was 97.22 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in South Korea, 1994–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in South Korea stood at 97.22 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 93.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in South Korea peaked at 97.22 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.08 billion US dollar, in 1998.
That places South Korea 22nd out of 164 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5.27 billion US dollar | — |
| 1995 | 6.44 billion US dollar | +22.3% |
| 1996 | 6.66 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 5.91 billion US dollar | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 5.08 billion US dollar | -14.0% |
| 1999 | 7.15 billion US dollar | +40.6% |
| 2000 | 7.48 billion US dollar | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 5.72 billion US dollar | -23.5% |
| 2002 | 6.59 billion US dollar | +15.1% |
| 2003 | 9.98 billion US dollar | +51.5% |
| 2004 | 10.39 billion US dollar | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 12.75 billion US dollar | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 16.11 billion US dollar | +26.4% |
| 2007 | 21.41 billion US dollar | +32.9% |
| 2008 | 21.50 billion US dollar | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 26.84 billion US dollar | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 32.09 billion US dollar | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 41.53 billion US dollar | +29.4% |
| 2012 | 46.30 billion US dollar | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 40.77 billion US dollar | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 47.29 billion US dollar | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 50.29 billion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 61.10 billion US dollar | +21.5% |
| 2017 | 69.90 billion US dollar | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 65.51 billion US dollar | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 63.20 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 66.92 billion US dollar | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 91.35 billion US dollar | +36.5% |
| 2022 | 84.69 billion US dollar | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 83.64 billion US dollar | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 86.42 billion US dollar | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 97.22 billion US dollar | +12.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 97.22 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 28.51 billion US dollar, 3.4× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 97.22 billion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 914.35 million US dollar, 106.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.09 billion US dollar | 5.08 billion US dollar | 7.15 billion US dollar | 6 |
| 2000s | 13.88 billion US dollar | 5.72 billion US dollar | 26.84 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.80 billion US dollar | 32.09 billion US dollar | 69.90 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.04 billion US dollar | 66.92 billion US dollar | 97.22 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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- Other investment, Debt instruments 309.08 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 188.50 billion US dollar (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in South Korea?
- Other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in South Korea was 97.22 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 97.22 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.08 billion US dollar in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors?
- South Korea ranks 22nd out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.3%. 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 Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.