Demographic development in South Korea in the final decades of the 21st century saw rapid change across its society. In South Korea, the average age of the population rose from below 20 years in the late-70s to around 45 years today, and it is projected to rise to over 62 years in 2074. With one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, population aging is one of the largest challenges facing South Korea today. If these projections come true, then South Korea is on course to soon have a smaller working-age population than its combined child and elderly populations. Recent years have shown population aging to be a compounding issue that exacerbates itself - young people often become responsible for providing care for elderly relatives, straining time and financial resources and dissuading many from having their own children. The state must also invest much more money into elderly care and healthcare, often redistributing resources that were previously invested in childcare and education. Although the state (and even some private companies) are now offering financial incentives for couples to have children, it remains to be seen whether these measures will be enough to reverse years of rapid population aging and declining fertility rates.

In 2023, the average age of mothers giving birth to their first child in South Korea was ***** years. The average age at childbirth in South Korea has risen steadily over the last decades.

In 2024, the average age of employees in South Korea was **** years. The average age of South Korean employees has increased over the past decades.

In 2024, the average age at which South Korean women married for the first time was 31.55 years, while for men, it was 33.86 years. The average age of both men and women marrying for the first time in South Korea has steadily increased in recent years. Shifting attitudes towards marriage The number of marriages in South Korea has been consistently declining. While the overall decrease in population may play a role, the most significant factor is the societal shift in the perception of marriage. According to a survey, nearly half of South Koreans consider marriage an option rather than a necessity. Some of the main reasons South Koreans choose to remain unmarried include concerns about raising children, high wedding expenses, and worries about their careers. Demographic implications As more South Koreans choose to marry later in life or not at all, this trend significantly impacts the country's demographic landscape. The declining birth rate and increasing life expectancy present challenges for the country's future, particularly regarding economic productivity and growth.

South Korea HS: UW: 3 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data was reported at 45.130 Year in 2017. South Korea HS: UW: 3 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data is updated yearly, averaging 45.130 Year from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. South Korea HS: UW: 3 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.H063: Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HS): by Income Quintile: Urban Salary and Wage Earner.

In 2024, the average age at which South Korean women got remarried was **** years, while that of men was **** years. That year, about ** percent of married couples were ones in which one or both partners remarried.

Korea HS: AH: 2 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data was reported at 52.960 Year in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.800 Year for Jun 2018. Korea HS: AH: 2 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data is updated quarterly, averaging 47.490 Year from Mar 2003 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.960 Year in Sep 2018 and a record low of 43.410 Year in Mar 2003. Korea HS: AH: 2 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.H060: Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HS): by Income Quintile: All Household.

Korea HS: AH: 1 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data was reported at 62.500 Year in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 63.390 Year for Mar 2018. Korea HS: AH: 1 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data is updated quarterly, averaging 56.555 Year from Mar 2003 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.390 Year in Mar 2018 and a record low of 50.960 Year in Sep 2003. Korea HS: AH: 1 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.H060: Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HS): by Income Quintile: All Household.

Retirement Age Men in South Korea remained unchanged at 60 Years in 2025 from 60 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - South Korea Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Korea HS: OU: Average Age of Household Head data was reported at 58.240 Year in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 58.300 Year for Jun 2018. Korea HS: OU: Average Age of Household Head data is updated quarterly, averaging 49.080 Year from Mar 1990 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 115 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.460 Year in Mar 2018 and a record low of 41.650 Year in Jun 1990. Korea HS: OU: Average Age of Household Head data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.H056: Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HS): Other Urban Household: Nominal.

This study aimed to replicate findings on sensitivity groups, their proportions, and cut-off scores in a South Korean population. Uniquely, it extended the age range to include participants up to 80 years old, representing the first attempt to validate these constructs across such a broad age spectrum in this cultural context. A total of 1773 South Koreans in their 20s to 80s participated in the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) questionnaire survey, conducted to establish a cut-off score to be used more conveniently in real-world scenarios. The results showed that 22.0%, 45.3%, and 32.7% belonged to the low-, medium-, and high-sensitivity groups, respectively. The average item scores of 3.81 and 4.73 served as cut-off points distinguishing low- from medium-sensitivity and medium- from high-sensitivity groups, respectively. This study represents applied research on the use of HSPS. Research on HSPS cut-off scores considering cultural or demographic characteristics is still in its early stages, and accumulating data through various surveys is key for in-depth comparative analyses.

Korea HS: OU: 2 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data was reported at 61.490 Year in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.680 Year for Jun 2018. Korea HS: OU: 2 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data is updated quarterly, averaging 48.450 Year from Mar 1990 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 115 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.680 Year in Jun 2018 and a record low of 39.860 Year in Sep 1991. Korea HS: OU: 2 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.H065: Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HS): by Income Quintile: Other Urban Household.

This study aimed to replicate findings on sensitivity groups, their proportions, and cut-off scores in a South Korean population. Uniquely, it extended the age range to include participants up to 80 years old, representing the first attempt to validate these constructs across such a broad age spectrum in this cultural context. A total of 1773 South Koreans in their 20s to 80s participated in the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) questionnaire survey, conducted to establish a cut-off score to be used more conveniently in real-world scenarios. The results showed that 22.0%, 45.3%, and 32.7% belonged to the low-, medium-, and high-sensitivity groups, respectively. The average item scores of 3.81 and 4.73 served as cut-off points distinguishing low- from medium-sensitivity and medium- from high-sensitivity groups, respectively. This study represents applied research on the use of HSPS. Research on HSPS cut-off scores considering cultural or demographic characteristics is still in its early stages, and accumulating data through various surveys is key for in-depth comparative analyses.

In 2024, the marriage rate of South Korean men aged 30 to 34 was **** marriages per thousand men, the highest figure among different age groups. The number of marriages in South Korea has steadily decreased, while the average age at first marriage is increasing.

Korea HS: OH: 3 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data was reported at 55.440 Year in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56.380 Year for Mar 2018. Korea HS: OH: 3 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data is updated quarterly, averaging 50.900 Year from Mar 2003 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.380 Year in Mar 2018 and a record low of 45.160 Year in Mar 2003. Korea HS: OH: 3 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.H064: Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HS): by Income Quintile: Other Household.

In 2024, the average age of divorce for South Korean women was **** years, while for South Korean men it was **** years. The average age at divorce of both female and male South Koreans remained similar compared to the last year.

UIS: Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years, female in South Korea was reported at 11.41 Years in 2015, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Korea - Mean years of schooling of the population age 25+. Female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In 2020, people over sixty who used Hana cards spent an average of 43.9 thousand South Korean won per payment via the South Korean mobile easy payment system. Mobile easy payment allows users to make payments using only a passcode or fingerprint scan on their mobile phone, where the card data is stored. Overall, the average amount of payment transactions increased with the age of the user.

South Korea: Deaths of children five to fourteen years of age per 1000 live births: The latest value from 2022 is 0 deaths per 1000 births, unchanged from 0 deaths per 1000 births in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 3 deaths per 1000 births, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1990 to 2022 is 1 deaths per 1000 births. The minimum value, 0 deaths per 1000 births, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 3 deaths per 1000 births was recorded in 1990.

Korea HS: UH: 4 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data was reported at 48.460 Year in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.080 Year for Dec 2017. Korea HS: UH: 4 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data is updated quarterly, averaging 43.520 Year from Mar 1990 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 113 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.460 Year in Mar 2018 and a record low of 39.050 Year in Mar 1990. Korea HS: UH: 4 Quintile: Average Age of Household Head data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.H061: Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HS): by Income Quintile: Urban Household.