How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?

In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #133 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).

How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Name: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
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In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 18.95.

That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #133 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 23.88; 2005
Trough: 18.95; 2024
1-year change: -0.2%
5-year change: -0.9%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: -5.7%; -0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
2024	18.9471
2023	18.9806
2022	19.0238
2021	19.0574
2020	19.0786
2019	19.1186
2018	19.2232
2017	19.3775
2016	19.5749
2015	19.8162

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 18.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?: In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #133 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.