Total population in Korea
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Korea was 51,667,029 people, down from 51,717,590 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Korea with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Korea
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 667 029 |
| 2024 | 51 717 590 |
| 2023 | 51 748 739 |
| 2022 | 51 782 512 |
| 2021 | 51 848 398 |
| 2020 | 51 858 482 |
| 2019 | 51 767 846 |
| 2018 | 51 640 894 |
| 2017 | 51 486 270 |
| 2016 | 51 297 839 |
| 2015 | 50 983 912 |
| 2014 | 50 539 056 |
| 2013 | 50 071 164 |
| 2012 | 49 599 580 |
| 2011 | 49 127 644 |
| 2010 | 48 769 332 |
| 2009 | 48 546 687 |
| 2008 | 48 356 493 |
| 2007 | 48 178 118 |
| 2006 | 48 006 518 |
| 2005 | 47 851 644 |
| 2004 | 47 697 076 |
| 2003 | 47 514 160 |
| 2002 | 47 299 120 |
| 2001 | 47 043 468 |
| 2000 | 46 766 661 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.