Korea, Rep.
Republic of Korea
Population, GDP, and key facts about Korea, Rep. — updated for 2026.
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Korea, Rep. quick facts
- Population
- 51,751,065
- Area
- 100,450 km²
- Population density
- 530 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 1.9 Trillion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 36.2K
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean won (₩, KRW)
- Language
- Korean
Korea, Rep. at human scale
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What is the capital of Korea, Rep.?
The capital of Korea, Rep. is Seoul.
What is Korea, Rep.'s population?
Korea, Rep. has a population of 51,751,065.
What is Korea, Rep.'s GDP per capita?
Korea, Rep.'s GDP per capita is US$ 36.2K.
What is the currency of Korea, Rep.?
The currency of Korea, Rep. is the South Korean won (KRW).
Is Korea, Rep. bigger than Korea, Dem. People's Rep.?
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is about 1.2× the size of Korea, Rep. by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.