Share of immigrants in the population in South Korea in 2024 — 3.5%. Ranked 130 in the world out of 216. Since 1990, the indicator has risen by 3.5 pp.
1990–2024 · % of population
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: South Korea
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.5 | — |
| 2020 | 3.3 | — |
| 2015 | 2.6 | — |
| 2010 | 1.2 | — |
| 2005 | 0.5 | — |
| 2000 | 0.3 | — |
| 1995 | 0.1 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The number of foreign-born people as a percent of the whole population of a country. On this measure the world looks quite different from the picture given by the absolute number: the largest receiving countries by number of immigrants are large states, while by share the top rows go to small countries and territories where newcomers make up half of the population and more.
Important: The indicator does not distinguish the reasons for moving: labor migration, family reunification and forced displacement all fall into one figure. Forced migration is covered by the refugee indicators.
Source: World Population Prospects (UN), license CC BY 3.0 IGO.
How many people born abroad live in the country at present.
Demography Net migrationThe difference between the number of arrivals and departures over a five-year period.
Migration Refugees by country of asylumHow many refugees a country hosts. The UNHCR series runs from 1951 — from the founding of the organization.
Migration Refugees by country of originHow many people have left the country and are under protection outside it.
Migration Refugees per 100,000 peopleHow many hosted refugees there are per 100,000 residents of the host country.
Migration Asylum seekers per 100,000 peopleHow many people are awaiting a decision on an asylum application — per 100,000 residents of the country.
