Aging population in South Korea

Statistics report on the aging population in South Korea

Aging population in South Korea

This report provides a range of statistics and facts on the aging population of South Korea. It provides an overview of the current and projected population size, the growth of older people in the country, their health and economic status, and the expected economic impact of an aging society on South Korea.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Population projections South Korea 1960-2072, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Working age population South Korea 1960-2072
  • Basic Statistic Median age of the population in South Korea 2024
  • Basic Statistic Fertility rate South Korea 1970-2023
  • Basic Statistic Life expectancy at birth South Korea 1970-2022
  • Premium Statistic Death rate South Korea 1970-2023

Elderly population

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  • Premium Statistic Elderly population South Korea 1960-2072
  • Premium Statistic Elderly population South Korea 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic Elderly population share South Korea 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of elderly population South Korea 2023, by province
  • Premium Statistic Share of elderly households South Korea 2000-2050

Health status

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  • Premium Statistic Life expectancy at 65 years South Korea 1970-2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Main causes of death among the elderly South Korea 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of older people receiving long-term care South Korea 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Self-perceived general health among elderly South Korea 2022

Employment and financial status

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  • Premium Statistic Number of working elderly population South Korea 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Employment rate of the elderly South Korea 2012 to 2023
  • Premium Statistic Net worth of elderly households South Korea 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Elderly household debt South Korea 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Relative poverty rate of the elderly South Korea 2011-2021

Healthcare facilities

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  • Premium Statistic Number of welfare facilities for the elderly South Korea 2008-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of welfare facilities for the elderly South Korea 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Number of long-term care facilities for the elderly South Korea 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of long-term care facilities for the elderly South Korea 2022, by type

Economic impact

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  • Premium Statistic Aging index South Korea 1960-2072
  • Premium Statistic Age dependency ratio South Korea 2003-2023
  • Premium Statistic Old-age dependency ratio South Korea 1960-2072
  • Premium Statistic National pension recipients South Korea 2002-2023
  • Premium Statistic National pension benefits paid South Korea 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Local extinction risk index South Korea 1960-2072

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