South Korea: Percent urban population
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| South Korea |
Percent urban population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 81.46 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2023 |
| Average | 65.12 |
| Min - Max | 27.71 - 81.94 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2023 is 81.46 percent, an increase from 81.43 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.36 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2023 is 65.12 percent. The minimum value, 27.71 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 81.94 percent was recorded in 2010.
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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.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 51.71 | 2023 | million |
| Percent urban population | 81.46 | 2023 | percent |
| Population density | 530 | 2021 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 18.38 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent children | 11.24 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.10 | 2023 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 18.54 | 2023 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 40.97 | 2022 | percent |
| Refugee population | 4,053 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 3 | 2015 | percent |
| Population growth | 0.08 | 2023 | percent |