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South Korea vs Switzerland Population
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 21% of Korea, Rep.’s Population; today the figure is about 18%.
| Year | South Korea | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 25,012,374 | 5,327,827 | 21% |
| 1970 | 32,240,827 | 6,180,877 | 19% |
| 1980 | 38,123,775 | 6,319,408 | 17% |
| 1990 | 42,869,283 | 6,715,519 | 16% |
| 2000 | 47,008,111 | 7,184,250 | 15% |
| 2010 | 49,554,112 | 7,824,909 | 16% |
| 2020 | 51,836,239 | 8,638,167 | 17% |
| 2025 | 51,684,564 | 9,092,436 | 18% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. South Korea has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Korea, Rep. and Switzerland compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 51,684,564 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 18% 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: