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South Korea

South Korea

Asia · Eastern Asia

Overview

South Korea is located in Eastern Asia within Asia, alongside 4 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 51.8M, South Korea ranks 29th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 530 people per km² (16th of 196 by density).

South Korea's GDP is $1.88T, 12th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $36,239 (29th of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Eastern Asia: China, Japan, Mongolia.

Identity
Capital
Seoul
Currency
Won
KRW
Official language
Korean
Continent / Region
Asia · Eastern Asia
People
Population
Population density
530 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
GDP per capita
Geography
Land area
97,600 km²
37,684 mi²
mi² derived from km²
World Bank2023
Trade· top exports 2022
1
Electronic integrated circuits
2
Motor vehicles for passenger transport
3
Petroleum oils, not crude