South Korea: Percent urban population

The latest value from 2024 is 81.5 percent, an increase from 81.46 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2024 is 65.37 percent. The minimum value, 27.71 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 81.94 percent was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for South Korea and other countries.

Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.