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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
Safely managed drinking water
99.3%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Korea, Rep.2024 · 99.3%
024.8249.6474.4699.281960199320252002: 97.2%2003: 97.2%2004: 97.2%2005: 97.2%2006: 97.2%2007: 97.4%2008: 97.5%2009: 97.7%2010: 97.8%2011: 98%2012: 98.1%2013: 98.2%2014: 98.4%2015: 98.5%2016: 98.6%2017: 98.7%2018: 98.8%2019: 98.9%2020: 99%2021: 99.1%2022: 99.2%2023: 99.3%2024: 99.3%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Korea, Rep. in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Seoul
Country code
KOR

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