Urban and rural population South Korea 1997-2023

Published by L. Yoon, Apr 14, 2025

In 2023, around 47.3 million inhabitants were living in urban areas in South Korea. Urban areas refer to areas used for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. That year, about 92 percent of South Korean citizens lived in urban areas.

Urban and rural population in South Korea from 1997 to 2023 (in millions)

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Statistic: Urban and rural population in South Korea from 1997 to 2023 (in millions)

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Release date

September 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

1997 to 2023

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Values have been rounded.

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