Key facts
- South Korea's per capita household net assets increased by 9.1% in 2025.
- The average net asset value per capita reached 274.7 million won.
- This growth accelerated from 3% in 2024.
- Rising housing and securities prices were key drivers of the asset growth.
- Total national net worth grew 2.2% to 24,561 trillion won.
- South Korea's economy expanded 0.6% in the second quarter of 2026.
South Korea's per capita household net assets saw a significant increase of 9.1% in 2025, reaching 274.7 million won (approximately $185,600). This growth outpaced the 3% rise observed in 2024 and was primarily fueled by gains in the housing and stock markets. The nation's total net worth also climbed by 2.2% to 24,561 trillion won.
In parallel, the South Korean economy demonstrated resilience, expanding by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. This growth was driven by robust exports, which helped offset downward pressures from ongoing Middle East tensions. The second-quarter expansion, while a slowdown from the 1.8% growth recorded in the first quarter of 2026, surpassed the Bank of Korea's earlier forecast of 0.2%.