New internal displacements in South Korea
South Korea: New internal displacements was 61,869 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in South Korea, 2011–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in South Korea is 61,869, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 488.0% on the previous year and up 726.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in South Korea peaked at 61,869 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,084, in 2018.
That places South Korea 49th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,540 | — |
| 2013 | 4,233 | -23.6% |
| 2016 | 7,482 | +76.8% |
| 2017 | 4,333 | -42.1% |
| 2018 | 1,084 | -75.0% |
| 2019 | 5,647 | +420.9% |
| 2020 | 19,021 | +236.8% |
| 2021 | 2,919 | -84.7% |
| 2022 | 30,304 | +938.2% |
| 2023 | 39,897 | +31.7% |
| 2024 | 10,522 | -73.6% |
| 2025 | 61,869 | +488.0% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 61,869 is above the median for high income countries, which is 790, 78.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 61,869 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,429, 18.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,720 | 1,084 | 7,482 | 6 |
| 2020s | 27,422 | 2,919 | 61,869 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More population data for South Korea
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 599,530 people (2100)
- Population density 223.86 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3601 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.1882 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in South Korea?
- New internal displacements in South Korea was 61,869 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 61,869 in 2025.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,084 in 2018.
- How does South Korea rank for new internal displacements?
- South Korea ranks 49th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 726.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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