South Korea vs Spain: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Population (UN estimates and projections) over time
- South Korea
- Spain
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 46,871 against 42,197 in Spain, a difference of 4,674.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 26th and Spain ranks 29th of 188 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,698 | 33,111 | 1,586 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 38,542 | 37,292 | 1,251 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 43,392 | 39,935 | 3,457 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 46,268 | 41,671 | 4,597 | South Korea |
| 2030s | 46,871 | 42,197 | 4,674 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, South Korea or Spain?
- South Korea, at 46,871 against 42,197 in Spain as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between South Korea and Spain?
- 4,674, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Spain?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do South Korea and Spain rank globally for population?
- South Korea ranks 26th and Spain ranks 29th 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.