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# South Korea Population

> South Korea population is 51.7M as of Dec 2025, from 51.8M. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Population in South Korea fell to 51.7M in Dec 2025 from 51.8M in Dec 2024.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51.7M | 51.8M | 51.8M (Dec 2020) | 25.0M (Dec 1960) | 1960–2025 | millions | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Korea's population right now?**

Population in South Korea is 51.7M as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for South Korea's population?**

The all-time high is 51.8M (Dec 2020); the record low is 25.0M (Dec 1960), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Population for South Korea is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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