Population of Seoul, South Korea 1970-2024

Published by L. Yoon, Feb 5, 2025

In 2024, Seoul's population amounted to around 9.3 million, a decline from approximately 9.4 million residents in the previous year. Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is one of the cities with the highest population densities in the world.

Population of Seoul, South Korea in selected years from 1970 to 2024 (in millions)

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Statistic: Population of Seoul, South Korea in selected years from 1970 to 2024 (in millions)

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February 2025

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South Korea

Survey time period

1970 to 2024

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based on the number of registered residents

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Figures have been rounded.

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