Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) was 6 DB05-14 methodology in 2013. ▲ Rising
Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) in Republic of Korea, 2004–2013
Source: World Bank. Measured in DB05-14 methodology.
Analysis
In 2013, getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Republic of Korea stood at 6 DB05-14 methodology. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Republic of Korea peaked at 6 DB05-14 methodology in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5 DB05-14 methodology, in 2004.
That places Republic of Korea 1st out of 184 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top 10%.
Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | DB05-14 methodology | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2005 | 5 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 5 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 5 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 6 DB05-14 methodology | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 6 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 6 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 6 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.33 DB05-14 methodology | 5 DB05-14 methodology | 6 DB05-14 methodology | 6 |
| 2010s | 6 DB05-14 methodology | 6 DB05-14 methodology | 6 DB05-14 methodology | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 1 United States 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
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- 1 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
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- 1 Dominican Republic 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
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- 1 Germany 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Guatemala 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Honduras 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Lithuania 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Malaysia 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Mauritius 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Nicaragua 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 North Macedonia 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Panama 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Paraguay 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Peru 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Poland 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Rwanda 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Saudi Arabia 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 South Africa 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 Switzerland 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
- 1 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6 DB05-14 methodology compare
More private sector data for Republic of Korea
- Merchandise trade 71.6% (2025)
- Food imports 6.3% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 60.1% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 631.89 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 1.6% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 87.3% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 709.33 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 13,724 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3788 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Republic of Korea?
- Getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Republic of Korea was 6 DB05-14 methodology in 2013, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6 DB05-14 methodology in 2008.
- What is the lowest getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2004.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 1st out of 184 countries with data for 2013.
- Is getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) (DB05-14 methodology). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The depth of credit information index measures the coverage, scope and accessibility of credit information available through credit reporting service providers such as credit bureaus or credit registries. The index ranges from 0 to 8 based on the methodology in the DB05-14 studies.