South Korea Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About South Korea
South Korea has remarkable economic transformation from war-torn country to global technology leader. The nation has K-pop, K-drama cultural wave influencing worldwide entertainment. Korean culture emphasizes education, respect, and technological innovation.
The country has mountainous peninsula with continental climate and four seasons. South Korea has presidential republic with vibrant democracy and civil society. The nation has advanced manufacturing including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai brands.
Seoul is megacity capital with 25 million people and cutting-edge technology. South Korea has excellent internet infrastructure and gaming culture. The country has Buddhist and Christian religious diversity with Confucian influences.
Traditional Korean culture includes hanbok clothing, traditional arts, and ancestral customs. The nation has Korean as official language with unique Hangul alphabet. Korean cuisine features kimchi, barbecue, and fermented foods with health benefits.
The population is 51 million with aging society and high education levels. South Korea offers technological innovation, cultural export success, and rapid modernization in divided peninsula.
Geographic Distribution
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 21.848.791 | -1.44% | 220.8 |
| 2090 | 25.449.094 | -1.56% | 257.2 |
| 2080 | 29.671.508 | -1.49% | 299.9 |
| 2070 | 34.452.987 | -1.48% | 348.2 |
| 2060 | 39.857.228 | -1.39% | 402.8 |
| 2050 | 45.143.134 | -1% | 456.3 |
| 2040 | 48.948.687 | -0.62% | 494.7 |
| 2030 | 51.188.584 | -0.24% | 517.4 |
| 2025 NOW | 51.667.029 | -0.1% | 522.2 |
| 2020 | 51.858.482 | +0.18% | 524.1 |
| 2015 | 50.983.912 | +0.88% | 515.3 |
| 2010 | 48.769.332 | +0.46% | 492.9 |
| 2005 | 47.851.644 | +0.32% | 483.6 |
| 2000 | 46.766.661 | +0.57% | 472.7 |
| 1995 | 45.368.425 | +0.53% | 458.5 |
| 1990 | 44.081.427 | +1.28% | 445.5 |
| 1985 | 41.148.963 | +1.36% | 415.9 |
| 1980 | 38.141.107 | +1.14% | 385.5 |
| 1975 | 35.875.743 | +1.67% | 362.6 |
| 1970 | 32.542.197 | +2.16% | 328.9 |
| 1965 | 29.284.338 | +1.88% | 296 |
| 1960 | 26.115.379 | +3.23% | 263.9 |
| 1955 | 22.125.103 | +3.31% | 223.6 |
| 1950 | 19.757.321 | - | 199.7 |
