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Republic of Korea Population Pyramid 2098

Republic of Korea
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2098
Population: 22,496,480

Year

-5 -1   2098  +1 +5

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Summary

Republic of Korea in 2098

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of the Republic of Korea at 22,496,480 in 2098. Compared with 2088, when the projection stands at 26,258,922, that represents a decline of 14.3% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 61.1 years, the Republic of Korea would have a youth dependency ratio of 18.7 and an old-age dependency ratio of 99.1 per 100 people of working age. This is a constrictive pyramid — its base is narrower than its middle, the signature of sustained low birth rates and population ageing.

Ranks #72 of 201 by population Ranks #5 of 201 by median age Ranks #195 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
22,496,480
Median age
61.1
0-14 %
8.6%
65+ %
45.5%
Child dependency
18.7
Old-age dependency
99.1
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 22,496,481 61.1
Dem. People's Republic of Korea 19,769,478 49.3
Taiwan 10,262,241 57.9
Mongolia 5,506,722 42.6
China, Hong Kong SAR 2,184,778 73.2
Frequently asked questions about Republic of Korea's population
What will the population of the Republic of Korea be in 2098?
The Republic of Korea is projected to have a population of 22,496,480 in 2098.
Is the Republic of Korea's population growing or shrinking?
The Republic of Korea's population declined 14.3% 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 median age in the Republic of Korea is 61.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of the Republic of Korea's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Republic of Korea, 8.6% of people are under 15 and 45.5% are 65 or older.
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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