Public Debt in Korea
In the year 2024, the public debt in Korea was 46.08%, compared to 32.54% in 2014 and 46.93% in 2023. It averaged 38.90% over the last decade. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Korea Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Korea from 2013 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Korea Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 41.1 | 43.7 | 45.9 | 46.8 | 46.0 |
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