Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 46,871 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Republic of Korea, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Republic of Korea is 46,871, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Republic of Korea peaked at 46,871 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 32,697, in 1990.
Republic of Korea ranks 26th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32,697 | — |
| 1991 | 33,237 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 33,635 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 34,023 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 34,429 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 34,872 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 35,352 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 35,834 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 36,265 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 36,635 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 36,955 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 37,278 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 37,617 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 37,950 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 38,288 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 38,643 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 39,031 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 39,452 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 39,886 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 40,322 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 40,777 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 41,369 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 42,066 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 42,730 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 43,363 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 43,967 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 44,447 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 44,785 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 45,076 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 45,343 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 45,576 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 45,730 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 45,872 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 46,072 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 46,252 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 46,395 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 46,534 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 46,665 | +0.3% |
| 2028 | 46,762 | +0.2% |
| 2029 | 46,826 | +0.1% |
| 2030 | 46,871 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,698 | 32,697 | 36,635 | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,542 | 36,955 | 40,322 | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,392 | 40,777 | 45,343 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,268 | 45,576 | 46,826 | 10 |
| 2030s | 46,871 | 46,871 | 46,871 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More gender data for Republic of Korea
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,318 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.79 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 46,871 (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)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 124,678 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Republic of Korea?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Republic of Korea was 46,871 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 46,871 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,697 in 1990.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 26th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). 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. 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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.