Korea, Rep.

East Asia & PacificHigh incomeISO KOR

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New business density

3.51

per 1,000 adults · 2023

Global rank #67 · East Asia & Pacific #8/29

New business registrations

128,455

companies / year · 2023

Global rank #15 · East Asia & Pacific #6/29

New business density over time

Country context

Employers

5.0

% of employment · 2025

GDP per capita

$36,227

current US$ · 2025

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Sources

New business density: World Bank, IC.BUS.NDNS.ZS
New business registrations: World Bank, IC.BUS.NREG
Employers: World Bank, SL.EMP.MPYR.ZS
GDP per capita: World Bank, NY.GDP.PCAP.CD

All figures are the most recently reported year for Korea, Rep.. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Last refreshed 01 July 2026.