Korea, Rep.—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #109 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
100,450
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#109
of 216 countries
Maximum
100,450
2023
Minimum
99,260
2000
CAGR
+0.1%
24 years
Last
100,450
Previous
100,440
Highest
100,450
Lowest
99,260
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Korea, Rep.'s surface area (sq km) was 100,450 in 2023, ranking #109 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 100,450 (2023) and the lowest was 99,260 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100,450 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 100,440 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 100,430 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 100,410 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 100,400 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 100,380 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 100,360 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100,339 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100,295 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100,280 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 100,266 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 100,150 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 100,030 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100,030 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 99,900 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 99,830 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 99,720 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 99,680 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 99,650 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 99,620 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 99,600 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 99,590 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 99,540 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 99,260 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).