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Busan

Country:
South Korea
Continent:
Asia

Busan's 2025 population is now estimated at 3,484,430. In 1950, the population of Busan was 947,770. Busan has grown by 7,010 in the last year, which represents a 0.2% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Busan, which typically includes Busan's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

3.5M
Total Population
7K 0.2%
Growth
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Capital of South Korea?

Busan Population

Busan Overview

Busan is a city that is located in South Korea. It is one of the country’s most populous cities, coming in second place only behind Seoul. The city has a population of approximately 3.5 million people. The metro area’s population exceeds 4.6 million.

City Size and Population Density

The total area of the city is over 296 square miles, which gives it a population density of around 12,000 people per square mile. The city’s total land area makes up less than 1% of the Korean peninsula.

The city’s large industrial area, thriving port, and position as a cultural and educational center makes it a place that draws in residents from all around the world.

Demographics

The majority of the residents in Busan are Buddhist, with over 41% following this religion. Trailing just behind are non-religious residents or people that follow indigenous religions, which account for almost 40% of the total population. The remainder follow Protestantism and Catholicism.

Korean and Korean dialects are the prevalent languages used here, and English is also in use as well.

Population Growth

Like other cities throughout South Korea, the population of Busan is expected to stabilize through the early 2020s after years of ups and downs.

Other Cities in South Korea

City
2025 Pop. ↓
Growth
Seoul10,025,800
Incheon2,873,700
Daegu2,181,080
Gwangju1,536,730
Gwangju1,536,730
Daejeon1,365,961
Goyang-si1,073,069
Changwon1,056,980
Seongnam-si1,031,935
Suwon944,239
Ulsan916,236
Bucheon-si850,731
Cheonan713,308
Jeonju667,908
Ansan-si650,728
Cheongju-si634,596
Anyang-si634,367
Uijeongbu-si479,141
Hwaseong-si476,297
Masan434,371
Jeju City408,364
Gumi401,111
Pohang367,474
Kwangmyong357,545
Kimhae356,242
Namyangju339,545
Iksan322,636
Chinju307,242
Yeosu303,115
Gyeongju275,132
Gunsan272,129
Wonju267,849
Suncheon265,724
Chuncheon252,177
Mokpo250,336
Gangneung227,856
Icheon-si196,230
Guri-si195,236
Yangsan191,147
Andong181,974
Asan179,900
Gimcheon147,269
Seogwipo145,732
Seosan142,972
Nonsan137,452
Anseong132,906
Gongju130,223
Gyeongsan-si129,903
Jeongeup128,892
Hanam120,149
Sangju116,365
Miryang115,787
Yangju107,440
Hwado106,358
Osan102,287
Tonghae101,128
Naju99,233
Yeoju97,412
Wabu96,775
Mungyeong90,778
Kwangyang89,281
Hongseong89,174
Sokcho87,880
Eisen84,625
Wanju84,009
Yangp'yong83,367
Ungsang83,360
Sinhyeon82,560
Naeso80,987
Sejong79,745
Muan75,718
Hongch'on75,251
Changnyeong74,668
Koch'ang72,996
Kyosai72,124
Hwawon64,718
Pubal63,026
Kosong62,446
Taisen-ri62,039
Chinch'on60,964
Hwasun59,914
Nangen58,057
Okcheon56,634
Eisen56,006
Gapyeong55,415
Yeongam55,000
Sinan53,150
T'aebaek48,962
Kimje44,894
Koesan44,461
Munsan43,208
Gijang43,064
Santyoku42,145
Yeonil40,852
Hayang40,423
Yesan39,409
Imsil37,514
Heunghae36,080
Kunwi34,293
Tangjin32,778
Fuyo32,642
Cheongsong gun31,313
Jinan-gun31,273
Kurye30,000
Waegwan29,691
Seonghwan29,239
Goseong26,704
Changsu26,463
Ganghwa-gun25,535
Neietsu25,413
Kinzan25,243
Yonmu25,015
Yong-dong24,154
Yanggu24,027
Haenam23,928
Hwacheon23,822
Gaigeturi23,717
Taesal-li23,149
Puan22,267
Jenzan20,673
Yeonggwang19,909
Beolgyo19,842
Sintansin15,000
Yongsan-dong12,612

Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.

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