How many people live in South Korea right now? The live counter advances every second using United Nations birth and death rates — about 684 births and 1,061 deaths per day, from a population of roughly 51.0M.
Crude birth rate: 4.9 per 1,000 people per year. Crude death rate: 7.6 per 1,000 people per year. Region: Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Korea?
South Korea has approximately 51.0M people, based on the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 2026.
How many babies are born in South Korea every day?
About 684 babies are born in South Korea each day — roughly 0.01 every second.
How many people die in South Korea every day?
About 1,061 people die in South Korea each day — roughly 0.01 every second.
Is the population of South Korea growing or shrinking?
South Korea shrinks naturally by about 137.7K people per year, before migration.