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South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name Korea is derived from Goguryeo which was one of the great powers in East Asia during its time, ruling most of the Korean Peninsula, Manchuria, parts of the Russian Far East and Inner Mongolia under Gwanggaeto the Great. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of South Korea | 99,071.7 km² |
| Population | 48.7 million |
| Male Population | 24,177,200 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 24,512,280 (50.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +44.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +9% |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Male Median Age | 36.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 39.2 years |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
Map of South Korea
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,682,416 | 41,586,588 | 44,657,640 | 48,689,382 |
| Population Density | 340.0 / km² | 419.8 / km² | 450.8 / km² | 491.5 / km² |
Population By Age and Gender
South Korea Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,156,324 | 1,090,350 | 2,246,675 |
| 5-9 | 1,257,355 | 1,164,601 | 2,421,956 |
| 10-14 | 1,672,870 | 1,534,884 | 3,207,754 |
| 15-19 | 1,848,492 | 1,633,091 | 3,481,583 |
| 20-24 | 1,651,203 | 1,457,517 | 3,108,720 |
| 25-29 | 1,836,271 | 1,773,998 | 3,610,269 |
| 30-34 | 1,898,837 | 1,863,343 | 3,762,180 |
| 35-39 | 2,091,647 | 2,070,857 | 4,162,504 |
| 40-44 | 2,098,415 | 2,088,385 | 4,186,800 |
| 45-49 | 2,069,445 | 2,056,980 | 4,126,426 |
| 50-54 | 1,913,687 | 1,940,710 | 3,854,398 |
| 55-59 | 1,381,707 | 1,429,958 | 2,811,666 |
| 60-64 | 1,073,357 | 1,143,568 | 2,216,925 |
| 65-69 | 846,368 | 993,166 | 1,839,534 |
| 70-74 | 681,943 | 903,285 | 1,585,229 |
| 75-79 | 415,418 | 679,947 | 1,095,366 |
| 80-84 | 188,038 | 413,227 | 601,266 |
| 85 Plus | 95,821 | 274,413 | 370,235 |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 1,207,856 | n/a | n/a |
| 900 | 1,358,838 | 1.2% | 15,098 |
| 1000 | 1,509,820 | 1.1% | 15,098 |
| 1100 | 1,811,784 | 1.8% | 30,196 |
| 1200 | 2,415,712 | 2.9% | 60,392 |
| 1300 | 1,811,784 | -2.8% | -60,392 |
| 1400 | 2,113,748 | 1.6% | 30,196 |
| 1500 | 2,415,712 | 1.3% | 30,196 |
| 1600 | 3,019,640 | 2.3% | 60,392 |
| 1700 | 3,774,550 | 2.3% | 75,491 |
| 1800 | 7,828,779 | 7.6% | 405,422 |
| 1900 | 9,585,418 | 2% | 175,663 |
| 1910 | 9,791,217 | 2.1% | 205,799 |
| 1920 | 11,462,050 | 17.1% | 1,670,833 |
| 1930 | 13,514,210 | 17.9% | 2,052,160 |
| 1940 | 15,212,634 | 12.6% | 1,698,424 |
| 1950 | 18,724,933 | 23.1% | 3,512,299 |
| 1960 | 24,462,454 | 30.6% | 5,737,521 |
| 1970 | 30,721,391 | 25.6% | 6,258,937 |
| 1990 | 41,586,588 | 16.3% | 5,432,598 |
| 2000 | 44,657,640 | 7.4% | 3,071,052 |
| 2020 | 49,293,308 | 5.1% | 2,317,834 |
| 2030 | 49,591,088 | 0.6% | 297,780 |
| 2040 | 48,575,705 | -2% | -1,015,383 |
| 2050 | 46,144,676 | -5% | -2,431,029 |
| 2060 | 42,881,973 | -7.1% | -3,262,703 |
| 2070 | 39,378,521 | -8.2% | -3,503,452 |
| 2080 | 35,969,498 | -8.7% | -3,409,023 |
| 2090 | 32,854,320 | -8.7% | -3,115,178 |
| 2100 | 30,046,746 | -8.5% | -2,807,574 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Cities in South Korea
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andong | 3.123 km² | 15,830 | 13,128 / mi² |
| Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea | 4.136 km² | 64,203 | 40,205 / mi² |
| Bucheon | 10.1 km² | 195,721 | 50,376 / mi² |
| Busan | 170.4 km² | 2.1 million | 31,518 / mi² |
| Chinhae, South Korea | 21.8 km² | 86,722 | 10,282 / mi² |
| Chungju | 3.972 km² | 20,753 | 13,533 / mi² |
| Daegu | 60.8 km² | 837,496 | 35,687 / mi² |
| Daejeon | 23.7 km² | 353,527 | 38,650 / mi² |
| Incheon | 27.8 km² | 350,881 | 32,662 / mi² |
| Jeju | 3.136 km² | 14,723 | 12,160 / mi² |
| Jeonju | 12.4 km² | 135,447 | 28,201 / mi² |
| Jinju | 10.1 km² | 64,316 | 16,504 / mi² |
| Naju | 2.52 km² | 5,557 | 5,712 / mi² |
| Nonsan | 2.251 km² | 9,001 | 10,355 / mi² |
| Sacheon | 2.652 km² | 7,769 | 7,588 / mi² |
| Seoul | 13 km² | 258,110 | 51,490 / mi² |
| South Korea South Hamyol | 1.808 km² | 1,370 | 1,962 / mi² |
| South Korea South Korea Masan | 15.5 km² | 159,260 | 26,580 / mi² |
| South Korea South Korea Samch'Onp'o | 2.536 km² | 8,298 | 8,475 / mi² |
| South Korea South Korea Yeanmudae | 3.464 km² | 3,755 | 2,807 / mi² |
| South Korea, South Korea, Cheongju | 9.5 km² | 80,189 | 21,960 / mi² |
| South Korea, South Korea, P'Ohang | 3.147 km² | 16,438 | 13,527 / mi² |
| South Korea, South Korea, Uijongbu | 6.6 km² | 126,884 | 49,774 / mi² |
| South Korea, South Korea, Yoju | 0.962 km² | 358 | 963.9 / mi² |
| Suwon | 6.8 km² | 117,883 | 45,094 / mi² |
| Taejong, South Korea | 3.286 km² | 2,860 | 2,253 / mi² |
| Ulsan | 6.1 km² | 74,169 | 31,665 / mi² |
| Yeosu | 2.769 km² | 6,003 | 5,615 / mi² |
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