
Number of buildings South Korea 2023, by type
In 2023, around 4.6 million buildings in South Korea were residential buildings while around 1.4 million buildings were built for commercial purposes.
Residential buildings
The number of residential buildings had been increasing until 2019. In the past decade, the number of construction permits for residential buildings has declined overall. Among all provinces in South Korea, the province of Gyeonggi saw the highest number of residential buildings.
Apartment buildings
Especially in urban areas, many South Koreans live in apartments. On average, more than half of all households were living in apartments, with the share increasing over the past decade. Due to the high population density, high-rise residential buildings are typical for urban areas.