Reference Data in Korea
10 indicators covering reference data for Korea.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precipitation - Regions — Extreme precipitation days | 19.3 Days per year | 2024 | up 22.9% | 1st |
| Precipitation - Regions — Change in extreme precipitation days | 1.2 Days per year | 2024 | up 150.0% | 1st |
| Cooling and heating degree days - Regions — Cooling degree days | 226.4 Degree days | 2023 | down 2.5% | 2nd |
| Cooling and heating degree days - Regions — Cooling degree days days | 83.85 Degree days | 2023 | down 6.4% | 1st |
| Cooling and heating degree days - Regions | 1,949 Degree days | 2023 | down 17.3% | 3rd |
| Cooling and heating degree days - Regions — Heating degree degree | -281.7 Degree days | 2023 | down 322.5% | 2nd |
| Dependency rates - Regions — Dependency ratio | 27.08 Percentage of population aged 15-64 years | 2023 | up 68.4% | 2nd |
| Deaths by 5-year age groups - Regions | 7 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2024 | up 34.2% | 2nd |
| R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions | 523,024 Persons | 2023 | up 54.6% | 1st |
| Outbound tourism — Departures | 29.55 million Persons | 2025 | up 53.0% | 2nd |