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Canada vs South Korea Population
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 72% of Korea, Rep.’s Population; today the figure is about 81%.
| Year | Canada | South Korea | South Korea as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 25,012,374 | 17,909,356 | 72% |
| 1970 | 32,240,827 | 21,324,000 | 66% |
| 1980 | 38,123,775 | 24,515,667 | 64% |
| 1990 | 42,869,283 | 27,691,138 | 65% |
| 2000 | 47,008,111 | 30,685,730 | 65% |
| 2010 | 49,554,112 | 34,005,902 | 69% |
| 2020 | 51,836,239 | 38,028,638 | 73% |
| 2025 | 51,684,564 | 41,651,653 | 81% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. South Korea has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 51,684,564 against 41,651,653 — the trailing economy stands at about 81% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: