South Korea Population
51.7M▼ −0.1M
Dec 2025 · Annual
South Korea's total population fell to 51.68 million in 2025, down from 51.75 million in 2024. The figure remains below the all-time high of 51.84 million recorded in 2020. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.7M | 51.8M | 51.8MDec 2020 | 25.0MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 44.0% | 42.5% | 87.7% | 36.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 35.9M | 36.3M | 37.6M | 13.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in South Korea averaged 48.6M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 51.8M in Dec 2020 and a record low of 25.0M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. Data are annual estimates in millions. The series covers from 1960 onward.
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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