Population growth rate vs median age in South Korea

South Korea: Population growth rate vs median age was -0.2109 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.2109
Change on year
up 18.5%
World rank
203rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.92
in 1959
All-time low
-0.7401
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Population growth rate vs median age in South Korea, 1950–2023

-10123195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

South Korea recorded -0.2109 for population growth rate vs median age in 2023.

That represents a change of up 18.5% on the previous year and down 163.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population growth rate vs median age in South Korea peaked at 2.92 in 1959 and was at its lowest, -0.7401, in 1950.

That places South Korea 203rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1.97 -0.7401 2.92 10
1960s 2.44 2.12 2.91 10
1970s 1.75 1.37 2.23 10
1980s 1.21 0.9501 1.68 10
1990s 0.9577 0.7847 1.1 10
2000s 0.4946 0.3937 0.77 10
2010s 0.2496 -0.0246 0.4052 10
2020s -0.1734 -0.2589 -0.0912 4

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 200 China -0.1957 compare
  2. 201 Czechia -0.2006 compare
  3. 202 San Marino -0.2073 compare
  4. 204 Hong Kong -0.2136 compare
  5. 204 Isle of Man -0.2136 compare
  6. 206 Spain -0.2309 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population growth rate vs median age in South Korea?
Population growth rate vs median age in South Korea was -0.2109 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest population growth rate vs median age recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 2.92 in 1959.
What is the lowest population growth rate vs median age recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -0.7401 in 1950.
How does South Korea rank for population growth rate vs median age?
South Korea ranks 203rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is population growth rate vs median age rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 163.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate vs median age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population growth rate vs median age
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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