In 2024, South Korea's male population is projected to reach about 25.88 million, while the female population is estimated at 25.87 million. In the long term, South Korea's population is expected to decline, reaching about 36.22 million in 2072.
Population of South Korea from 1960 with projections to 2072, by gender
(in millions)
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KOSIS. (December 14, 2023). Population of South Korea from 1960 with projections to 2072, by gender (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1237009/south-korea-population-projections-by-gender/
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