Agricultural output, per square kilometre in South Korea
South Korea: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
2nd
of 158 countries
All-time high
520,182 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1999
All-time low
137,492 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in South Korea, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural output, per square kilometre in South Korea is 425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in South Korea peaked at 520,182 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1999 and was at its lowest, 137,492 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places South Korea 2nd out of 158 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in South Korea, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 147,311 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 137,492 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1963 | 154,410 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1964 | 181,651 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +17.6% |
| 1965 | 179,743 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 198,848 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1967 | 186,965 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1968 | 191,446 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 210,426 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 205,647 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 214,540 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 220,432 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 228,266 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 238,078 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 273,703 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1976 | 304,042 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1977 | 320,031 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 307,165 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 330,501 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 273,041 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -17.4% |
| 1981 | 310,740 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1982 | 315,448 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 342,452 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 334,420 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 354,029 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 373,430 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 361,045 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 410,343 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1989 | 390,998 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 377,298 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 374,670 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 413,106 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 411,535 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 427,475 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 445,161 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 468,822 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 479,617 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 462,128 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 520,182 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 510,717 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 509,950 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 483,336 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 458,565 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 487,076 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 480,594 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 466,059 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 481,343 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 488,005 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 481,372 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 446,534 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 415,225 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 444,095 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 460,221 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 459,751 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 454,480 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 440,617 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 430,756 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 439,077 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 441,745 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 426,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 444,043 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 429,761 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 60,044 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 7.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 62,038 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 6.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 176,477 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 137,492 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 210,426 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 264,240 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 205,647 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 330,501 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 346,595 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 273,041 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 410,343 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 437,999 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 374,670 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 520,182 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 484,702 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 458,565 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 510,717 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 443,250 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 415,225 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 460,221 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 431,361 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 444,043 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for South Korea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.2516 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0146 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 530.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1591 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1883 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in South Korea?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in South Korea was 425,536 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 520,182 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1999.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 137,492 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does South Korea rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- South Korea ranks 2nd out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agricultural output, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Agricultural output ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agricultural output Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.