Refers to the ratio between the older population (65 years and older) and the younger population (0-14 years). It represents the number of older people per 100 people under the age of 14.
According to estimates for 2025, there will be older adults for every 100 young people in South Korea. This ratio is expected to more than triple by 2072.
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KOSIS. (December 14, 2023). Aging index in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with projections until 2072 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1463589/south-korea-aging-index/
KOSIS. "Aging index in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with projections until 2072." Chart. December 14, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1463589/south-korea-aging-index/
KOSIS. (2023). Aging index in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with projections until 2072. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/1463589/south-korea-aging-index/
KOSIS. "Aging Index in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with Projections until 2072." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 14 Dec 2023, /statistics/1463589/south-korea-aging-index/
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Aging index in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with projections until 2072 [Graph], KOSIS, December 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1463589/south-korea-aging-index/
