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Korea, Rep. data
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$36,227
GDP per capita (current US$)
See Korea, Rep. in the world ranking →97.9%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
See Korea, Rep. in the world ranking →83.63 years
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
See Korea, Rep. in the world ranking →51,684,564
Population, total
See Korea, Rep. in the world ranking →2.7%
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
See Korea, Rep. in the world ranking →People
People
| Indicator | Year | Korea, Rep. | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2024 | 0.75 births/woman | World ranking → |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 2024 | 83.63 years | World ranking → |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 2023 | 529.8 people/km² | World ranking → |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2025 | -0.1% | World ranking → |
| Population, total | 2025 | 51,684,564 | World ranking → |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 2025 | 81.2% | World ranking → |
Economy & work
Economy & work
Health
Health
| Indicator | Year | Korea, Rep. | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2024 | 2.3 per 1,000 | World ranking → |
Technology & infrastructure
Technology & infrastructure
| Indicator | Year | Korea, Rep. | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 2024 | 100% | World ranking → |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 2024 | 97.9% | World ranking → |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | 2024 | 172.5 per 100 people | World ranking → |
Energy & environment
Energy & environment
| Indicator | Year | Korea, Rep. | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita | 2024 | 11.36 | World ranking → |
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 2021 | 3.6% | World ranking → |
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