Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea
South Korea: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 0 thousands per US$ of GDP for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years (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 172nd 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 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of GDP in South Korea, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -19.0% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -25.9% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -23.4% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -23.9% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.3% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -25.4% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.9% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.2% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +46.2% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -24.3% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.6% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0 thousands per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, 96% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0 thousands per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, 15% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
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
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)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.007 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of gdp in South Korea?
- Population aged 15-24 years (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 15-24 years (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 15-24 years (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 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- South Korea ranks 172nd out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.3%. 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 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Population aged 15-24 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Population aged 15-24 years (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.