Agriculture share gdp in South Korea
South Korea: Agriculture share gdp was 1.46 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.46
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
166th
of 203 countries
All-time high
46.29
in 1964
All-time low
1.45
in 2023
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Agriculture share gdp in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agriculture share gdp in South Korea is 1.46, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture share gdp in South Korea peaked at 46.29 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 1.45, in 2023.
South Korea ranks 166th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture share gdp in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36.44 | — |
| 1961 | 38.53 | +5.7% |
| 1962 | 36.46 | -5.4% |
| 1963 | 42.9 | +17.7% |
| 1964 | 46.29 | +7.9% |
| 1965 | 37.28 | -19.5% |
| 1966 | 34.15 | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 29.97 | -12.3% |
| 1968 | 27.94 | -6.8% |
| 1969 | 27.18 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 26.25 | -3.4% |
| 1971 | 26.86 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 26.19 | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 24.27 | -7.3% |
| 1974 | 23.78 | -2.0% |
| 1975 | 24.1 | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 22.68 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 21.44 | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 19.59 | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 18.22 | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 14.01 | -23.1% |
| 1981 | 14.74 | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 13.72 | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 12.35 | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 11.59 | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 11.46 | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 10.14 | -11.5% |
| 1987 | 9.03 | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 8.95 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 8.29 | -7.4% |
| 1990 | 7.37 | -11.0% |
| 1991 | 6.61 | -10.3% |
| 1992 | 6.39 | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 5.72 | -10.6% |
| 1994 | 5.47 | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 5.14 | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 4.79 | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 4.32 | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 4.07 | -5.8% |
| 1999 | 4.09 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 3.71 | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 3.43 | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 3.08 | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 2.85 | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 2.84 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 2.51 | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 2.39 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 2.18 | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 2.04 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 2.14 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 2.04 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2.11 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 2.08 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 2 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 1.95 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.9 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 1.74 | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 1.71 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.6 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 1.51 | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 1.58 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 1.67 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.45 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 1.45 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.46 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 1.46 | +0.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1.46 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.53, 96% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1.46 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.09, 16% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35.71 | 27.18 | 46.29 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.34 | 18.22 | 26.86 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.43 | 8.29 | 14.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 4.07 | 7.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.71 | 2.04 | 3.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.86 | 1.51 | 2.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.51 | 1.45 | 1.67 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More agriculture & rural data for South Korea
- Rural population 9.73 million (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0297 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 27.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.5% (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0286 hectares per person (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture share gdp in South Korea?
- Agriculture share gdp in South Korea was 1.46 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture share gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 46.29 in 1964.
- What is the lowest agriculture share gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.45 in 2023.
- How does South Korea rank for agriculture share gdp?
- South Korea ranks 166th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agriculture share gdp rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture share gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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