External Debt in Korea
External debt was 35.9% of GDP in Korea in 2024, compared to 27.2% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 27.2% of GDP over the last decade. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Korea External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Korea from 2015 to 2020.
Source: Macrobond.
Korea External Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 31.6 | 32.5 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 35.9 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 551 | 631 | 673 | 677 | 673 |