🇰🇷Korea, Rep. — Population & Demographics
Korea, Rep. has a population of 51,712,619, ranking #29 in the world. The capital is Seoul. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank classification: High income
World countries by population — Korea, Rep. is #29
51,712,619
Population
#29
World Rank
83.4
Life Expectancy
$35,674
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 51,712,619 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.08% |
| Urban Population | 81.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 0.72 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 83.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 2.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | — |
Economy
$35,674
GDP Per Capita
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Frequently Asked Questions
Korea, Rep. has a population of 51,712,619, ranking #29 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.08%.
Life expectancy in Korea, Rep. is 83.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 2.4 per 1,000 live births.
Korea, Rep.'s GDP per capita is $35,674. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.