Population in South Korea compared to North Korea
South Korea: 51.800.000 (2022)
North Korea: 26.298.666 (estimate 2024)
In South Korea there are about 2 time more people living, as in North Korea.
Size of South Korea compared to North Korea
South Korea: ca. 100.210 km²
North Korea: ca. 120.538 km²
South Korea has a land area approximately 17% smaller than North Korea
Population density of South Korea compared to North Korea
South Korea: about 532 people per km²
North Korea: about 212 people per km²
The population density of South Korea is about2.5 times higher, than the one of North Korea.
Country comparison between South Korea and other countries
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