South Korea Age Dependency Ratio
44.0%▲ +1.42 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Age Dependency Ratio in South Korea rose to 44.0% in Dec 2025 from 42.5% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.0% | 42.5% | 87.7%Dec 1966 | 36.5%Dec 2016 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 0.75 births per woman | 0.72 births per woman | 5.99 births per woman | 0.72 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 35.9M | 36.3M | 37.6M | 13.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Age Dependency Ratio in South Korea averaged 39.4% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 87.7% in Dec 1966 and a record low of 36.5% in Dec 2016. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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