The population of South Korea 2024 is 51.717.590 as of July 1, 7, based on the latest United Nations 2024 estimates.
Quick Facts about South Korea Population 2024
| Population: | 51.717.590 |
| % of World population: | 0,63%. |
| World Ranking: | 29 |
| % annual change: | -0,08% |
| Annual change: | -40.992 |
| Density (people/Km²): | 522,7 |
| Sex ratio (Male/100 Female): | 99,7 |
| Net migrants: | 75.963 |
| Fertility rate: | 0,73 |
| Median age: | 45,1 |
| Average life expectancy: | 84,4 |
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According to United Nations estimates, South Korea has a population of 51.717.590 people as of 1/7/2024, down 0,08%., respectively -40.992 people compared to 1 year ago.
South Korea is currently ranked 29th. World in population (occupying) 0,63%. global population) and 3 East Asia.
Population density
South Korea has an average population density. 522,7 people/km2, on land area 97.230 km2 (less than 1/3 of Vietnam's area). This is the most densely populated region in East Asia, excluding the two territories of Hong Kong and Macao.
Urban population
The urban population ratio of South Korea is 81,7%, the 4th highest in East Asia. The most populous city in South Korea is Seoul, the capital, with an estimated population of over 10 million.
Median age and life expectancy
As of July 1, 7, the median age in South Korea is estimated to be 45,1 and the average life expectancy is 84,4These are not only high numbers in East Asia but also among the highest in the world.
Migrate
Last year, South Korea estimated to have 75.963 net migrants.
Forecast
South Korea is believed to have entered a population decline cycle with its population peaking in 2020. By the end of this century, South Korea's population could even fall to less than half of its current level.
South Korea Population Chart 2024 and History
| Year | Population | % annual change | Changes by year | Net migration | Median age | Average life expectancy | Sex Ratio (Male/100 Female) | Density (N/Km²) |
| 2024 | 51.717.590 | -0,08% | -40.992 | 75.963 | 45,1 | 84,4 | 99,7 | 522,7 |
| 2023 | 51.748.739 | -0,04% | -21.306 | 87.800 | 44,5 | 84,3 | 99,7 | 523,0 |
| 2022 | 51.782.512 | -0,09% | -46.239 | 87.800 | 43,9 | 82,7 | 99,6 | 523,4 |
| 2021 | 51.848.397 | -0,17% | -85.533 | -16.778 | 43,4 | 83,9 | 99,6 | 524,0 |
| 2020 | 51.858.482 | 0,13%. | 65.365 | 112.631 | 42,8 | 83,7 | 99,8 | 524,1 |
| 2015 | 50.983.912 | 0,83%. | 422.241 | 276.427 | 39,9 | 82,5 | 100,7 | 515,3 |
| 2010 | 48.769.332 | 0,51%. | 247.609 | 52.042 | 36,6 | 80,7 | 103,1 | 492,9 |
| 2005 | 47.851.644 | 0,29%. | 140.590 | -47.821 | 33,6 | 78,4 | 103,7 | 483,6 |
| 2000 | 46.766.661 | 0,59%. | 275.106 | -84.960 | 30,7 | 76,2 | 104,4 | 472,7 |
| 1995 | 45.368.425 | 0,51%. | 231.995 | -208.491 | 28,3 | 73,4 | 104,1 | 458,5 |
| 1990 | 44.081.427 | 1,16%. | 511.354 | 79.294 | 25,8 | 71,0 | 103,3 | 445,5 |
| 1985 | 41.148.963 | 1,29%. | 532.066 | 97.949 | 23,3 | 68,4 | 102,2 | 415,9 |
| 1980 | 38.141.107 | 1,12%. | 426.347 | -148.341 | 20,9 | 64,8 | 102,4 | 385,5 |
| 1975 | 35.875.743 | 1,49%. | 533.677 | -52.332 | 18,8 | 64,7 | 102,7 | 362,6 |
| 1970 | 32.542.197 | 2,15%. | 699.014 | -27.999 | 17,7 | 62,2 | 101,7 | 328,9 |
| 1965 | 29.284.338 | 1,73%. | 507.671 | -146.386 | 17,5 | 55,8 | 102,1 | 296,0 |
| 1960 | 26.115.379 | 3,09%. | 807.353 | 47.245 | 18,3 | 53,8 | 101,3 | 263,9 |
| 1955 | 22.125.103 | 3,30%. | 730.547 | 151.123 | 17,9 | 48,4 | 101,2 | 223,6 |
| 1950 | 19.757.321 | 0,00%. | 465 | 146.698 | 17,7 | 22,2 | 104,4 | 199,7 |
South Korea Population Forecast Table
| Year | Population | % annual change | Changes by year | Net migration | Median age | Average life expectancy | Sex Ratio (Male/100 Female) | Density (N/Km²) |
| 2025 | 51.667.029 | -0,12% | -60.129 | 65.731 | 45,6 | 84,5 | 99,5 | 522,2 |
| 2030 | 51.188.584 | -0,26% | -132.935 | 47.022 | 48,5 | 85,1 | 98,9 | 517,4 |
| 2035 | 50.300.733 | -0,45% | -225.242 | 31.740 | 51,2 | 85,6 | 98,2 | 508,4 |
| 2040 | 48.948.687 | -0,63% | -309.307 | 19.948 | 53,3 | 86,2 | 97,2 | 494,7 |
| 2045 | 47.232.956 | -0,80% | -376.706 | 17.890 | 55,0 | 86,8 | 96,2 | 477,4 |
| 2050 | 45.143.134 | -1,02% | -461.591 | 15.924 | 56,7 | 87,3 | 95,1 | 456,3 |
| 2055 | 42.632.670 | -1,25% | -531.742 | 15.413 | 58,5 | 87,9 | 94,2 | 430,9 |
| 2060 | 39.857.228 | -1,42% | -565.067 | 540 | 60,1 | 88,5 | 93,5 | 402,8 |
| 2065 | 37.088.067 | -1,46% | -541.296 | 6.682 | 61,0 | 89,0 | 93,0 | 374,8 |
| 2070 | 34.452.987 | -1,50% | -515.260 | 3.115 | 61,5 | 89,6 | 92,5 | 348,2 |
| 2075 | 31.974.833 | -1,49% | -476.627 | 4.675 | 62,2 | 90,2 | 92,1 | 323,2 |
| 2080 | 29.671.508 | -1,50% | -445.746 | 2.842 | 63,0 | 90,7 | 91,5 | 299,9 |
| 2085 | 27.505.925 | -1,53% | -421.717 | 1.028 | 62,5 | 91,3 | 90,7 | 278,0 |
| 2090 | 25.449.094 | -1,57% | -400.097 | -50 | 61,2 | 91,9 | 89,9 | 257,2 |
| 2095 | 23.535.546 | -1,54% | -362.505 | -76 | 60,5 | 92,5 | 89,3 | 237,9 |
| 2100 | 21.848.791 | -1,45% | -316.384 | -554 | 59,9 | 93,1 | 89,1 | 220,8 |
Population of cities in Korea
| World ranking | City | Population 2024 | Population 2023 | % change |
| 33 | Seoul | 10.004.840 | 9.988.049 | 0,2%. |
| 140 | Busan | 3.477.419 | 3.471.949 | 0,2%. |
| 181 | Incheon | 2.861.686 | 2.848.557 | 0,5%. |
| 241 | Daegu | 2.179.929 | 2.180.997 | -0,1% |
| 344 | Daejon | 1.581.705 | 1.577.436 | 0,3%. |
| 358 | Gwangju | 1.532.902 | 1.529.472 | 0,2%. |
| 404 | Suweon | 1.378.229 | 1.365.352 | 0,9%. |
| 505 | Fire | 1.147.967 | 1.135.671 | 1,1%. |
| 528 | Rocking | 1.114.079 | 1.105.283 | 0,8%. |
| 563 | Changwon | 1.055.373 | 1.054.442 | 0,1%. |
| 640 | Seongnam | 942.159 | 941.508 | 0,1%. |
| 665 | Ulsan | 9.143 | 912.734 | 0,2%. |
| 721 | Bucheon | 826.919 | 826.981 | 0,0%. |
| 779 | Ansan | 768.822 | 766.703 | 0,3%. |
Population of religions in Korea
| Population | ||||||||
| Year | Christianity | Islamic | Hinduism | Buddhism | Folk religion | Judaism | Other religions | Non-religious |
| 2010 | 14.170.000 | 100.000 | <10.000 | 11.050.000 | 400.000 | <10.000 | 110.000 | 22.340.000 |
| 2020 | 15.000.000 | 150.000 | 20.000 | 10.950.000 | 410.000 | <10.000 | 110.000 | 23.250.000 |
| 2030 | 15.750.000 | 210.000 | 30.000 | 10.480.000 | 420.000 | <10.000 | 110.000 | 23.510.000 |
| 2040 | 16.090.000 | 280.000 | 40.000 | 9.620.000 | 440.000 | <10.000 | 110.000 | 23.080.000 |
| 2050 | 15.920.000 | 340.000 | 50.000 | 8.620.000 | 470.000 | <10.000 | 110.000 | 22.010.000 |
| Proportion (%) | ||||||||
| Year | Christianity | Islamic | Hinduism | Buddhism | Folk religion | Judaism | Other religions | Non-religious |
| 2010 | 29,4 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 22,9 | <1,0 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 46,4 |
| 2020 | 30,1 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 21,9 | <1,0 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 46,6 |
| 2030 | 31,2 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 20,7 | <1,0 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 46,5 |
| 2040 | 32,4 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 19,4 | <1,0 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 46,5 |
| 2050 | 33,5 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 18,1 | <1,0 | <1,0 | <1,0 | 46,3 |