South Korea vs Spain
Every indicator for South Korea and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | South Korea | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 51,684,564 | 49,355,143 | +4.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,872 | 1,906 | −1.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 36,227 | 38,627 | −6.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.6 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 100,450 | 505,976 | −80.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 515 | 98 | +427.5% |
| Median age (years) | 45.5 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.9 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 81.2 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 47,571 | 24,615 | +93.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.56 | 1.43 | +79.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 11.32 | 3.20 | +253.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 920 | 499 | +84.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 569,000 | 199,000 | +185.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 11.0 | 4.0 | +173.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.01 | 0.87 | +131.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of South Korea relative to Spain; a positive value favors South Korea. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), South Korea is 4.7% higher than Spain.
- On gdp (nominal), South Korea is 1.8% lower than Spain.
- On gdp per capita, South Korea is 6.2% lower than Spain.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI