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Korea, Rep.: Population growth (annual %)

In , Korea, Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) was 0.07.

That's down 4.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Korea, Rep. ranks #172 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Korea, Rep. Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.77
Trough
-0.19
1-year change
-4.1%
5-year change
-78.6%
-26.6% / yr
10-year change
-88.2%
-19.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
0.0743
0.0775
-0.1875
-0.1288
0.1379
0.3479
0.4335
0.2810
0.3969
0.5273

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) was 0.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Korea, Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) fell 4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #172 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Korea, Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.