South Korea: Real GDP: SA: QoQ

Macro

2026-10-27

Description

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real Gross Domestic Product (Real GDP) quarter-on-quarter growth rate, released by the Bank of Korea (BOK), measures the country's short-term economic growth. It reflects the percentage change in GDP within a quarter after adjusting for seasonal factors and inflation, providing a more accurate picture of actual economic growth. Positive growth typically indicates economic expansion, while negative growth may signal a contraction.

The data is updated quarterly and is usually released about a month after the end of each quarter.

Published by
Bank of Korea (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update

AI Data Insight

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real GDP growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 jumped to 1.0% quarter-on-quarter, accelerating significantly from the previous 0.6% and beating the market consensus expectation of 0.7%. Benefiting from the global AI boom, semiconductor exports and facility investments expanded strongly; however, the decline in private consumption highlights the hidden concerns of an imbalance between domestic and external demand.

AI Data Insight

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real GDP growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 jumped to 1.0% quarter-on-quarter, accelerating significantly from the previous 0.6% and beating the market consensus expectation of 0.7%. Benefiting from the global AI boom, semiconductor exports and facility investments expanded strongly; however, the decline in private consumption highlights the hidden concerns of an imbalance between domestic and external demand.

Description

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real Gross Domestic Product (Real GDP) quarter-on-quarter growth rate, released by the Bank of Korea (BOK), measures the country's short-term economic growth. It reflects the percentage change in GDP within a quarter after adjusting for seasonal factors and inflation, providing a more accurate picture of actual economic growth. Positive growth typically indicates economic expansion, while negative growth may signal a contraction.

The data is updated quarterly and is usually released about a month after the end of each quarter.

Published by
Bank of Korea (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update