How does South Korea rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp?

South Korea ranks 181st out of 211 countries with data for 2025.

Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is down 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea

Name: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Korea: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 thousands per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 3.2%

World rank

181st

of 211 countries

All-time high

0 thousands per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

0 thousands per US$ of GDP

in 2025

Years of data

1970–2025

Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea, 1970–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Korea stood at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.

The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 37.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Korea peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2025.

South Korea ranks 181st of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea, 1970 to 2025.
Year	thousands per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	—
1971	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-8.6%
1972	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
1973	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-21.4%
1974	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-29.1%
1975	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
1976	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-28.1%
1977	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-23.4%
1978	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-27.1%
1979	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-23.5%
1980	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+1.4%
1981	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-11.4%
1982	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
1983	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-11.0%
1984	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
1985	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-5.4%
1986	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-15.3%
1987	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-22.7%
1988	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-27.3%
1989	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-20.5%
1990	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-14.2%
1991	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-15.5%
1992	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-8.8%
1993	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
1994	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-16.4%
1995	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-19.7%
1996	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
1997	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+5.1%
1998	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+45.9%
1999	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-23.9%
2000	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-14.4%
2001	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+5.0%
2002	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
2003	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-11.7%
2004	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-12.7%
2005	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-16.8%
2006	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-13.4%
2007	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-12.7%
2008	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+8.6%
2009	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+7.8%
2010	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-19.9%
2011	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
2012	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-5.2%
2013	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
2014	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
2015	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-1.0%
2016	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
2017	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
2018	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2019	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+2.0%
2020	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-1.8%
2021	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-12.2%
2022	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	+4.7%
2023	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
2024	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-5.6%
2025	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	-3.2%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	0 thousands per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near South Korea

178 Japan 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
179 United States Virgin Islands 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
180 United Kingdom 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
182 Puerto Rico 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
183 Italy 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
184 Faroe Islands 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

More population data for South Korea

Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2100)
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3601 % change on previous year (2100)
Population growth rate -1.45 (2100)
Population density 223.86 (2100)
Projected population under age 5 599,530 (2100)
Population growth rate by level of development -1.45 (2100)
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)

All data for South Korea →

Frequently asked questions

What is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Korea?: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Korea was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025.
How does South Korea rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp?: South Korea ranks 181st out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is down 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP
Unit: thousands per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 211 places, 10,370 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed: 27 August 2026

Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.