East Asia & Pacific
Korea, Rep. Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
51.8M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+0.1%
2023 → 2024
Record High
51.8M
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
25.0M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
51.6M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
Korea, Rep.'s population of 51,751,100 as of 2024 reflects a relatively stable growth rate. The country's population has been steadily increasing, albeit at a slow pace, due to a combination of factors including low fertility rates and an aging population. This demographic shift presents both challenges and opportunities for the country's economy and social systems.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.8M | 38K | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 51.7M | 40K | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 51.7M | 97K | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 51.8M | 67K | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 51.8M | 71K | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 51.8M | 180K | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 51.6M | 223K | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 51.4M | 144K | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 51.2M | 203K | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 51.0M | 268K | +0.5% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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