South Korea vs Nigeria: Total population by age (70 years old)
South Korea
515.72
in 2023
Nigeria
472.49
in 2023
South Korea rank
18th
Nigeria rank
21st
Total population by age (70 years old) over time
- South Korea
- Nigeria
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 515.72 against 472.49 in Nigeria, a difference of 43.23.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 74 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Nigeria ahead.
South Korea ranks 18th and Nigeria ranks 21st of 234 countries.
Across the 8 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 7.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 48.16 | 94.06 | 45.9 | Nigeria |
| 1960s | 68.21 | 122.06 | 53.85 | Nigeria |
| 1970s | 86.04 | 142.38 | 56.34 | Nigeria |
| 1980s | 116.62 | 185.38 | 68.76 | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 170.25 | 238.5 | 68.25 | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 275.84 | 303.4 | 27.56 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 370.3 | 391.9 | 21.6 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 463.4 | 451.63 | 11.77 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population by age, South Korea or Nigeria?
- South Korea, at 515.72 against 472.49 in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total population by age between South Korea and Nigeria?
- 43.23, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Nigeria?
- 74 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Nigeria rank globally for total population by age?
- South Korea ranks 18th and Nigeria ranks 21st of 234 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.