South Korea vs Qatar
Every indicator for South Korea and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | South Korea | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 51,684,564 | 2,972,215 | +1,638.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,872 | 216 | +766.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 36,227 | 72,525 | −50.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.6 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 100,450 | 11,490 | +774.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 515 | 259 | +98.9% |
| Median age (years) | 45.5 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.9 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 81.2 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 47,571 | 15,412 | +208.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.56 | 6.50 | −60.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 11.32 | 26.88 | −57.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 920 | 5,185 | −82.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 569,000 | 22,000 | +2,486.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 11.0 | 7.4 | +48.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.01 | 1.07 | +87.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of South Korea relative to Qatar; 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 1,638.9% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp (nominal), South Korea is 766.7% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp per capita, South Korea is 50.0% lower than Qatar.
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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