South Korea Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 1872.37 | 1891.58 | 1904.89 | — | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | 1.01 | 1.46 | 1.32 | — | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 36226.97 | 36565.82 | 36821.64 | — | USD |
Government
| Government | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Net Lending/Borrowing | -1.79 | -3.38 | — | — | percent of GDP |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51.68 | 51.73 | 51.73 | — | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.68 | — | 2.95 | 3.08 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | 436.57 | 436.53 | 438.60 | — | USD Billion |
| Lending Interest Rate | 4.19 | 4.90 | 5.12 | — | percent |
Prices
| Prices | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate | 2.12 | 3.65 | 3.96 | — | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | 6.57 | 4.72 | 4.90 | — | percent of GDP |
| Exports | 856.86 | 879.01 | 907.62 | — | USD Billion |
| Imports | 760.16 | 821.95 | 849.91 | — | USD Billion |