South Korea GDP per capita rises above Venezuela level since 1980

Data covering GDP per capita measured by purchasing power parity show South Korea at $2,000 and Venezuela at $8,000 in 1980. The same measure reached $68,620 for South Korea and $9,460 for Venezuela in 2026.

Long-term comparison The figures indicate South Korea moved from a lower starting point to a higher level over the period. Venezuela remained closer to its 1980 reading. The data come from a single reported source without additional context on methodology or intervening years.