GDP distribution South Korea 1953-2023, by economic sector

Published by L. Yoon, Feb 10, 2025

In 2023, the service sector accounted for about 63 percent of South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP), while manufacturing contributed about 27.6 percent. After the Korean War (1950-1953), South Korea achieved impressive economic growth based largely on the contribution of the manufacturing sector.

Distribution of gross domestic product (GDP) in South Korea from 1953 to 2023, by economic sector

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January 2025

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South Korea

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1953 to 2023

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based on nominal GDP

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