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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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Sigmacast Track Record
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Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Population Total (South Korea) was reported at 51,751,065.00 Number in December 2024. The reading rose from the previous value of 51,712,619.00 Number.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Business Confidence (May 26) and Exports YoY (Jun 1).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2024.
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About Population, total — South Korea
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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Economic Calendar - KR Events
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | KR | Business Confidence | 74 | 70 | 68.50 | Medium | |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 23:00 | KR | Industrial Production MoM | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.90 | Low | |
| 23:00 | KR | Retail Sales MoM | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Low | |
| 23:00 | KR | Industrial Production YoY | 3.6 | 4 | 4.00 | Low | |