KOR · East Asia & Pacific /
Total Population
51.75 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
83.6 years
Median Age
43.2 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,751,065 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.07 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 529.8 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 4.70 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.00 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 0.75 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 83.6 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 2.3 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.0 percent | 2008 |
| Urban Population (%) | 81.2 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Korean
Official