Domestic Elderly Population Surpasses 8 Million for the First Time... Gap with Youth Population at 1.56 Million

[Asia Economy Reporter Osangdo] The population of elderly people aged 65 and over in South Korea has surpassed 8 million for the first time. The average age is 42.6 years, indicating that the aging process is gradually accelerating. Meanwhile, the population of children aged 14 and under and the working-age population aged 15 to 65 have decreased, widening the gap between the elderly and youth populations to 1.56 million.

According to resident registration population statistics announced by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on the 12th, as of the end of 2019, the elderly population aged 65 and over in South Korea increased by 376,507 people, exceeding 8 million for the first time. The gap between the elderly population (8,026,915) and the youth population (6,466,872) widened to 1.56 million, a significant increase from 1.02 million the previous year.

The total resident registration population was counted at 51,849,861, showing an increase of only 0.05% (23,802 people) compared to the end of the previous year. This is the lowest growth rate and increase in population since the resident registration population statistics began to be published in 2008. The resident registration population changes due to natural factors such as births and deaths, as well as nationality acquisition or loss, re-registration, and deletion.

The resident registration population growth rate rose from 0.47% (232,778 people) in 2009 to 1.49% (742,521 people) in 2010, but has been on a continuous decline since then.

The average age was 42.6 years, the highest since the statistics began to be published in 2008. The average age of the resident registration population has steadily increased from 37.0 years in 2008, surpassing 40 years for the first time in 2014 (40.0 years).

By region, among cities and provinces, populations decreased in 12 areas including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Jeonbuk, Daejeon, and Jeonnam. By gender, females accounted for 50.1% and males 49.9% of the resident registration population. For detailed statistical information, please refer to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety website.

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