According to a survey conducted across 26 countries in 2023, around 26.8 percent of respondents stated that they considered South Korean animation to only be popular among some enthusiasts. However, a similar share of people disagreed, reporting that it could be considered to be popular among the general public.
Popularity of South Korean animation worldwide as of November 2023
people who experienced South Korean cultural content
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
Original question: "How popular do you think Korean animation is in your country at the moment?"
Respondents count by country was as follows:
700 each: Kazakhstan and the UAE
800 each: Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Argentina, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa
900 each: Thailand, Vietnam, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey, and Egypt
1,000 each: Japan, Mexico, and Russia
1,200 each: Indonesia and Brazil
1,400: the US
1,600: China
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Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange. (April 2, 2024). Popularity of South Korean animation worldwide as of November 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364923/south-korea-korean-animation-popularity-worldwide/
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