South Korea: population density comparison with North Korea 2021

In 2021, South Korea had a population density of 515 inhabitants per square kilometer, while of North Korea was 207 inhabitants per square kilometer. The population density in South Korea is approximately twice that of North Korea.

Comparison of the population density between South Korea and North Korea from 2010 to 2021 (in inhabitants per square kilometer)

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Release date

January 2023

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Region

North Korea, South Korea

Survey time period

2010 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.

The release date used here is the access date.

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