In 2022, around 4.58 million buildings in South Korea were residential buildings, while around 1.34 million buildings were built for commercial purposes.
Especially in urban areas, many South Koreans are living in apartments. On average, more than half of all households were living in apartments, with the share increasing over the past decade. Due to the high population density, high-rise residential buildings are typical for urban areas.
Number of buildings in South Korea in 2022, by type
(in millions)
*Industrial buildings include factories and sites where hazardous commodities are manufactured.
**Educational and social buildings refer to facilities for social and educational uses, such as research, educational, sports, medical, cultural, recreational facilities, and cemeteries.
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Statistics Korea. (March 31, 2023). Number of buildings in South Korea in 2022, by type (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/741858/south-korea-buildings-number-by-category/
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Statistics Korea. (2023). Number of buildings in South Korea in 2022, by type (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/741858/south-korea-buildings-number-by-category/
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