Colombia vs South Korea: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- Colombia
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 46,871 against 45,238 in Colombia, a difference of 1,633.
Across all 41 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 27th and South Korea ranks 26th of 188 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,251 | 34,698 | 11,447 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 29,065 | 38,542 | 9,478 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 35,374 | 43,392 | 8,018 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 42,348 | 46,268 | 3,921 | South Korea |
| 2030s | 45,238 | 46,871 | 1,633 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, Colombia or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 46,871 against 45,238 in Colombia as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between Colombia and South Korea?
- 1,633, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Korea?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Colombia and South Korea rank globally for population?
- Colombia ranks 27th and South Korea ranks 26th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.