Population: 52 million
South Korea has a population of 52 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $1.71 trillion
Gross Domestic Product of South Korea is $1.71 trillion ($33,100 per capita).
Capital: Seoul
The capital city of South Korea is Seoul. Currency: South Korean Won (KRW).
Languages: Korean
Official/main languages: Korean. Area: 100,210 km². Continent: Asia.
South Korea Overview
South Korea (🇰🇷) is located in Asia with a total area of 100,210 km². The country has a population of 52 million and its capital is Seoul.
Economy
- GDP: $1.71 trillion
- GDP per capita: $33,100
- Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Key Facts
- Capital: Seoul
- Languages: Korean
- Area: 100,210 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this South Korea profile
Use the population of 52 million together with the area of 100,210 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $1.71 trillion and GDP per capita of $33,100 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the South Korea profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for South Korea, its capital Seoul, and its place in Asia. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
Open the linked globe to compare South Korea with other countries and current PocketWorld layers. For legal, financial, census or policy decisions, verify the latest figure with the responsible national statistics office and the named source dataset.
South Korea data sources and update scope
This South Korea profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Korea?
The population of South Korea is approximately 52 million.
What is the GDP of South Korea?
The GDP of South Korea is approximately $1.71 trillion, which translates to $33,100 per capita.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.