Korea, Dem. People's Rep.
Country statistics · 1990–present
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. at a Glance
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is home to 26.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.7 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 26.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 12.9 and a death rate of 9.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 3.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 79,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.7 years (2024), close to the global average. The adult literacy rate stands at 100.0% (2008), reflecting near-universal literacy. Access to safe drinking water reaches 66.6% of the population (2023), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.