Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 0.2996 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.2996 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
105th
of 121 countries
All-time high
7.62 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
0.2197 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Republic of Korea, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Republic of Korea stood at 0.2996 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Republic of Korea peaked at 7.62 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.2197 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Republic of Korea 105th out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 5.97 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 6.03 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 7.12 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 1968 | 7.54 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 7.56 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 7.62 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 1972 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1973 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 5.32 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 5.36 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1977 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1978 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1982 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1987 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 1992 | 0.5404 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1993 | 0.5742 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 0.6114 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 0.651 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 0.5943 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 0.5964 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 0.6553 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 0.7181 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 0.7858 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 0.5137 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2002 | 0.3755 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 2003 | 0.4058 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 0.4398 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 0.4751 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 0.3102 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2007 | 0.2197 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 2008 | 0.2277 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 0.2356 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 0.2443 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 0.404 % change on previous year | +65.3% |
| 2012 | 0.4875 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2013 | 0.4904 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 0.4959 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5005 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5063 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 0.5111 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5159 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 0.2734 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2020 | 0.2762 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2796 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 0.2823 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 0.2868 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 0.2929 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 0.2996 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.43 % change on previous year | 5.86 % change on previous year | 7.56 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.11 % change on previous year | 4.01 % change on previous year | 7.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.3 % change on previous year | 3.02 % change on previous year | 4.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9395 % change on previous year | 0.5404 % change on previous year | 3.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3989 % change on previous year | 0.2197 % change on previous year | 0.7858 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4429 % change on previous year | 0.2443 % change on previous year | 0.5159 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2862 % change on previous year | 0.2762 % change on previous year | 0.2996 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 102 Uruguay 0.3823 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Czechia 0.3005 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Belarus 0.3003 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Armenia 0.246 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Italy 0.2457 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Georgia 0.2351 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Republic of Korea
- Population in the largest city 23.9% (2025)
- Population density 529.84 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 21.89 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 26.41 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.511 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 269.03 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 10.03 million (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Adjusted rural to urban parity index for achieving a minimum 0.9113 ratio (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Republic of Korea?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Republic of Korea was 0.2996 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 7.62 % change on previous year in 1970.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2197 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Republic of Korea ranks 105th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.