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France vs South Korea Population
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 53% of France’s Population; today the figure is about 75%, and the pair was closest in 2001 (77%).
| Year | France | South Korea | South Korea as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,412,964 | 25,012,374 | 53% |
| 1970 | 52,007,169 | 32,240,827 | 62% |
| 1980 | 55,274,184 | 38,123,775 | 69% |
| 1990 | 58,261,012 | 42,869,283 | 74% |
| 2000 | 60,918,661 | 47,008,111 | 77% |
| 2010 | 65,026,211 | 49,554,112 | 76% |
| 2020 | 67,601,110 | 51,836,239 | 77% |
| 2025 | 68,720,337 | 51,684,564 | 75% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass South Korea in Population?
It has not come to that. France has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do France and Korea, Rep. compare today?
France is ahead: 68,720,337 against 51,684,564 — the trailing economy stands at about 75% 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: