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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Korea, Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population51.68M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.87T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$36.23K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth83.62024 · yearsInternet use97.9%2024 · % of populationForest area64.1%2023 · % of land area
Access to electricity
100%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Korea, Rep.2024 · 100%
02550751001960199320251990: 99.9%1991: 99.9%1992: 99.9%1993: 100%1994: 100%1995: 100%1996: 100%1997: 100%1998: 100%1999: 100%2000: 100%2001: 100%2002: 100%2003: 100%2004: 100%2005: 100%2006: 100%2007: 100%2008: 100%2009: 100%2010: 100%2011: 100%2012: 100%2013: 100%2014: 100%2015: 100%2016: 100%2017: 100%2018: 100%2019: 100%2020: 100%2021: 100%2022: 100%2023: 100%2024: 100%

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Country context

Korea, Rep. in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Seoul
Country code
KOR

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