Total population by age in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Total population by age was 515.72 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in Republic of Korea, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 515.72 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Republic of Korea peaked at 515.72 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 37.95, in 1951.
That places Republic of Korea 18th out of 234 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 48.16 | 37.95 | 63.41 | 10 |
| 1960s | 68.21 | 64.57 | 75.7 | 10 |
| 1970s | 86.04 | 78.29 | 99.48 | 10 |
| 1980s | 116.62 | 101.68 | 131.81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 170.25 | 135.77 | 203 | 10 |
| 2000s | 275.84 | 209.89 | 332.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 370.3 | 337.49 | 437.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 463.4 | 425.93 | 515.72 | 4 |
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More population data for Republic of Korea
- 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)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 3.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 4,241 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate 3.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate 3.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Republic of Korea?
- Total population by age in Republic of Korea was 515.72 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 515.72 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.95 in 1951.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for total population by age?
- Republic of Korea ranks 18th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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