Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Korea
South Korea: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 4,318 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Korea, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in South Korea is 4,318, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in South Korea peaked at 11,385 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4,318, in 2030.
That places South Korea 74th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,385 | — |
| 1991 | 11,202 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 11,019 | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 10,864 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 10,702 | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 10,496 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 10,286 | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 10,108 | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 9,966 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 9,866 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 9,812 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 9,766 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 9,682 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 9,564 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 9,410 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 9,209 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 8,976 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 8,726 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 8,470 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 8,224 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 7,993 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 7,758 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 7,533 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 7,341 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 7,176 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 7,017 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 6,851 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 6,701 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 6,565 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 6,425 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 6,282 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 6,118 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 5,911 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 5,677 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 5,466 | -3.7% |
| 2025 | 5,272 | -3.5% |
| 2026 | 5,066 | -3.9% |
| 2027 | 4,854 | -4.2% |
| 2028 | 4,661 | -4.0% |
| 2029 | 4,488 | -3.7% |
| 2030 | 4,318 | -3.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 4,318 is above the median for high income countries, which is 907.56, 4.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 4,318 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,010, 4.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,589 | 9,866 | 11,385 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,184 | 8,224 | 9,812 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,136 | 6,425 | 7,993 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,380 | 4,488 | 6,282 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4,318 | 4,318 | 4,318 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More gender data for South Korea
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.79 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 46,871 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 46,871 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.0957 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 119,025 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 125,732 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 116,471 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 122,813 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 119,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 125,514 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in South Korea?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in South Korea was 4,318 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 11,385 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,318 in 2030.
- How does South Korea rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- South Korea ranks 74th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años 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.