South Korea: Population ages 65 and above
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| South Korea |
Population ages 65 and above, percent of total |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 19.27 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2024 |
| Average | 7.26 |
| Min - Max | 3.13 - 19.27 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2024 is 19.27 percent, an increase from 18.34 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2024 is 7.26 percent. The minimum value, 3.13 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 19.27 percent was recorded in 2024.
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Definition: Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 51.68 | 2025 | million |
| Percent urban population | 81.17 | 2025 | percent |
| Population density | 530 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 19.27 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 10.20 | 2025 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.09 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 18.83 | 2025 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 43.96 | 2025 | percent |
| Refugee population | 4,053 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 4 | 2024 | percent |
| Population growth | -0.13 | 2025 | percent |