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Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Population, total climbed to 51,712,619 Thousands in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
South Korea Population, total climbed to 51,712,619 Thousands in January 2023, up 40,050 Thousands from December's 51,672,569 Thousands reading.
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THE RELEASE
Population Total (South Korea) was reported at 51,684,564.00 Number in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 51,751,065.00 Number.
WHY IT MATTERS
In December readings over the past 3 years, Population Total has averaged 51,716,082.67 Number.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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About Population, total — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's Population Total for December 2025 registered at 51,684,564, a decline from December 2024's 51,751,065. This marks a continued downward trend in the population after the previous year's slight increase from 51,712,619 in December 2023. Demographic pressures remain a critical factor for policymakers amid this contraction. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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