Share of elderly households South Korea 2000-2050

Published by L. Yoon, Nov 6, 2024
In 2020, elderly households accounted for roughly 22 percent of all households in South Korea. The number of older households is expected to continue increasing and make up around half of all households in South Korea by 2050.

Share of elderly households in South Korea from 2000 to 2020 with projections to 2050

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Release date

September 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2000 to 2020

Special properties

households with a head of household aged 65 or over

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*Estimates.

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