Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate was -1.16 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 49.7%
World rank
205th
of 217 countries
All-time high
3.3 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-1.16 % change on previous year
in 2025
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea stood at -1.16 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 49.7% on the previous year and down 261.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 3.3 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -1.16 % change on previous year, in 2025.
Republic of Korea ranks 205th of 217 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1963 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1966 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1967 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1968 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1972 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1975 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1979 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1988 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 0.9392 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 1999 | 0.7359 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2000 | 0.6401 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2001 | 0.5658 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 0.4921 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 0.4837 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 0.4007 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2005 | 0.32 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2006 | 0.6703 % change on previous year | +109.4% |
| 2007 | 0.6427 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 0.9693 % change on previous year | +50.8% |
| 2009 | 0.7317 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 0.6893 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 2012 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 0.8383 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 2014 | 0.8738 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 0.7168 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 0.4897 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0607 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 2018 | 0.0639 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2019 | -0.0628 % change on previous year | -198.2% |
| 2020 | -0.4597 % change on previous year | +631.8% |
| 2021 | -0.8275 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 2022 | -0.8787 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2023 | -0.6373 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2024 | -0.7746 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 2025 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.24 % change on previous year | 1.7 % change on previous year | 2.94 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 3 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 3.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.28 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 2.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.32 % change on previous year | 0.7359 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5916 % change on previous year | 0.32 % change on previous year | 0.9693 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5916 % change on previous year | -0.0628 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7896 % change on previous year | -1.16 % change on previous year | -0.4597 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 202 Macao -0.999 % change on previous year compare
- 203 Monaco -1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 204 Serbia -1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 206 United States Virgin Islands -1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 207 Bermuda -1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 208 American Samoa -1.22 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1935 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,072 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 69 deaths (2100)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 25 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 78 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was -1.16 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.3 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.16 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 205th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 261.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population ages 15-64, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population ages 15-64, female World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population ages 15-64, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.