South Korea Working-Age Population
35.9M▼ −0.4M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Working-Age Population in South Korea fell to 35.9M in Dec 2025 from 36.3M in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.9M | 36.3M | 37.6MDec 2018 | 13.9MDec 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 |
| Population | 51.7M | 51.8M | 51.8M | 25.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in South Korea averaged 34.9M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 37.6M in Dec 2018 and a record low of 13.9M in Dec 1960. 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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