South Korea

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South Korea is located in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Seoul, and it has a population of 51,684,564 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 100,210 square kilometers (approximately 38,691 square miles). Its currency is South Korean won. The population density is approximately 516 people per square kilometer. South Korea shares land borders with 1 country: North Korea.

About South Korea

South Korea at a glance

Economy of South Korea

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering South Korea

KP

North Korea

CapitalPyongyang

Population26,571,036