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Republic of Korea Population Pyramid 2063

Republic of Korea
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2063
Population: 38,183,166

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-5 -1   2063  +1 +5

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Summary

Republic of Korea in 2063

In 2063, the Republic of Korea is projected to have a population of 38,183,167 people. That would be 12.6% less than in 2053 (43,672,043).

The median age is projected at 61.6 years, with 15.1 children under 15 and 94.6 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #57 of 201 by population Ranks #3 of 201 by median age Ranks #199 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Republic of Korea
Population
38,183,167
Median age
61.6
0-14 %
7.2%
65+ %
45.1%
Child dependency
15.1
Old-age dependency
94.6
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
45,143,134
Population 2100
21,848,791
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 0.72

The fertility rate of the Republic of Korea was 0.72 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
405060708090
19602023 · 83.4

Life expectancy at birth was 83.4 years in 2023: 86.4 for women and 80.6 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
306090120
19502100
Migration to and from Republic of Korea
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,618,971 immigrants live in Republic of Korea, 3.1% of the population.

China756,684
Viet Nam260,609
Thailand199,861
Uzbekistan59,361
United States of America53,226
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,028,575 people born in Republic of Korea live in other countries.

United States of America1,083,174
Japan393,944
Canada151,409
Australia114,174
China65,073
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Republic of Korea compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Republic of Korea 38,183,167 61.6
Dem. People's Republic of Korea 24,302,979 45.2
Taiwan 16,619,264 59.4
China, Hong Kong SAR 4,941,782 68.8
Mongolia 4,865,579 36.1
Frequently asked questions about Republic of Korea's population
How many people are projected to live in the Republic of Korea in 2063?
UN projections put the Republic of Korea's population at 38,183,167 in 2063.
Is the population of the Republic of Korea increasing or decreasing?
The Republic of Korea's population declined 12.6% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 45,143,134 by 2050.
How old is the population of the Republic of Korea?
The Republic of Korea's median age is 61.6 years.
What share of the Republic of Korea's population is over 65 or under 15?
45.1% of the Republic of Korea's population is 65 or older, and 7.2% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does the Republic of Korea have?
The Republic of Korea has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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