East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Korea, Rep.

At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ

Population51.68M2025 · people Gross domestic product$1.87T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$36.23K2025 · current US$ / person Life expectancy at birth83.62024 · years Internet use97.9%2024 · % of population Forest area64.1%2023 · % of land area

Statistic

Adult literacy

98%

% of people aged 15+·2008

Published observation

Over time

Full published history

The source has fewer than two observations, so a historical trend cannot be drawn.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Korea, Rep. in perspective

Region: East Asia & Pacific
Capital: Seoul
Country code: KOR

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