South Korea vs Rwanda: Population aged 14 years or younger
South Korea
5,372 thousands
in 2025
Rwanda
5,358 thousands
in 2025
South Korea rank
66th
Rwanda rank
67th
Population aged 14 years or younger over time
- South Korea
- Rwanda
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 5,372 thousands against 5,358 thousands in Rwanda, a difference of 14 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 66th and Rwanda ranks 67th of 230 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,689 thousands | 2,113 thousands | 11,577 thousands | South Korea |
| 1980s | 12,484 thousands | 2,945 thousands | 9,539 thousands | South Korea |
| 1990s | 10,672 thousands | 3,638 thousands | 7,034 thousands | South Korea |
| 2000s | 9,270 thousands | 3,908 thousands | 5,362 thousands | South Korea |
| 2010s | 7,224 thousands | 4,700 thousands | 2,523 thousands | South Korea |
| 2020s | 5,886 thousands | 5,217 thousands | 669.12 thousands | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 14 years or younger, South Korea or Rwanda?
- South Korea, at 5,372 thousands against 5,358 thousands in Rwanda as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 14 years or younger between South Korea and Rwanda?
- 14 thousands, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Rwanda?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Rwanda rank globally for population aged 14 years or younger?
- South Korea ranks 66th and Rwanda ranks 67th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release