Overview of South Korea’s Real GDP
The real GDP of South Korea increased by 4.0% from the previous year to $1.5 trillion in 2021. South Korea's real GDP grew at a CAGR of 2.7% between 2010 and 2021. However, an increase in COVID-19 cases and rising oil prices amid conflict between Russia and Ukraine dimmed South Korea's growth outlook.
Outlook on Global Economy
Real GDP refers to base year prices, which include inflation. Changes in real GDP indicate the increase or decrease in the volume of economic activity and measure economic growth.
The US, China, Japan, Germany, and India are the world's top five economies in terms of real GDP. The real GDP of the US was the highest, with a value of $18.6 trillion in 2021, followed by China. Japan's real GDP rose to $6 trillion during the same period, placing it third globally. The other two largest economies are Germany and India, with real GDPs of $3.8 trillion and $2.9 trillion, respectively.
Factors Affecting the Global Economy
A rise in COVID-19 cases:
More cases have been reported globally due to Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant, which has disrupted supply chain management. However, the worldwide vaccination campaign has decreased COVID-19 fatalities.
Russia-Ukraine war:
A prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine will continue to affect global economic growth. Investment and trade have been adversely affected due to the war as economic sanctions have been imposed on Russia, and several big companies have stopped their operations in the country.
Rising Inflation and Interest Rates:
The inflation rate in developing and advanced economies have been rising, causing central banks to tighten monetary policy and raise interest rates to control price rises. However, a sustained rise in interest rates could push some economies into financial distress.
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