This statistic displays the share of family-controlled conglomerates chaebol in the South Korean economy based on market capitalization as of November 2016. During the measured period, Samsung's market value of outstanding shares accounted for 41 percent of the South Korean economy.
Share of family-controlled conglomerates chaebol in the South Korean economy based on market capitalization as of November 2016*
Market capitalizations are based on floating stocks prices
Supplementary notes
*According to the source, "chaebol" refers to family-controlled conglomerates that typically have a large number of subsidiaries across diverse industries.
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Council on Foreign Relations. (May 4, 2018). Share of family-controlled conglomerates chaebol in the South Korean economy based on market capitalization as of November 2016* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 20, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/883168/south-korea-chaebol-firm-market-capitalization-share-in-the-economy/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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