South Korea: Rural population, percent
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| South Korea |
Rural population, percent of total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 18.83 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2025 |
| Average | 34.43 |
| Min - Max | 18.03 - 72.31 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2025 is 18.83 percent, unchanged from 18.83 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 37.92 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2025 is 34.43 percent. The minimum value, 18.03 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 72.31 percent was recorded in 1960.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 51.75 | 2024 | 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 |