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Germany vs South Korea Population
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 34% of Germany’s Population; today the figure is about 62%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (63%).
| Year | Germany | South Korea | South Korea as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 | 25,012,374 | 34% |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 | 32,240,827 | 41% |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 | 38,123,775 | 49% |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 | 42,869,283 | 54% |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 | 47,008,111 | 57% |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 | 49,554,112 | 61% |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 | 51,836,239 | 62% |
| 2025 | 83,491,249 | 51,684,564 | 62% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass South Korea in Population?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Germany is ahead: 83,491,249 against 51,684,564 — the trailing economy stands at about 62% 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: