In 2022, there were **** people aged 65 and older for every 100 working-age individuals in South Korea. The old-age dependency ratio in South Korea has increased more than fourfold since the 1960s and is projected to exceed *** by 2072.
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KOSIS. (December 14, 2023). Old-age dependency ratio in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with projections until 2072 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1463724/south-korea-old-age-dependency-ratio/
KOSIS. "Old-age dependency ratio in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with projections until 2072." Chart. December 14, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1463724/south-korea-old-age-dependency-ratio/
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Old-age dependency ratio in South Korea from 1960 to 2022, with projections until 2072 [Graph], KOSIS, December 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1463724/south-korea-old-age-dependency-ratio/