🇰🇷 Population of South Korea (1955–2025) South Korea’s population story is a striking example of rapid growth followed by a modern demographic slowdown. 📈 From just over 22 million people in 1955, the population expanded quickly during the country’s industrialization and economic rise, reaching nearly 52 million by 2020. This growth was powered by urbanization, improved healthcare, and rising living standards. 📉 In recent years, however, the population has begun to decline slightly. Low birt