At year 2026, population distribution of South Korea is:
- Young Population 5,065,881 9.82%
- Working Age Population 35,474,901 68.75%
- Elderly Population 11,059,607 21.43%
The population growth rate of South Korea in 2026 is -0.13%, sex ratio is 99.4 (105.9 for working age), dependency ratio is 45.5%.
Elderly population is currently more than twice of the young population. Total population reaches its peak in 2020 at 51,858,481.
In 2050, the population growth rate of South Korea is -1.00%, sex ratio is 95.1 (105.8 for working age), dependency ratio is 90.5%.The elderly population will account for 39.68% of South Korea's population in 2050, the problem of population aging is serious.
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 1987โ2029 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2000 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2018 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2025 |