Gangneung's 2025 population is now estimated at 212,114. In 2000, the population of Gangneung was 227,856. Gangneung experienced a decrease of -3,563 residents over the past year, marking an annual decline of -0.17%.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 10,025,800 | 0.21% |
| Busan | 3,484,430 | 0.2% |
| Incheon | 2,873,700 | 0.42% |
| Daegu | 2,181,080 | 0.05% |
| Daejon | 1,586,180 | 0.28% |
| Gwangju | 1,536,730 | 0.25% |
| Suweon | 1,388,800 | 0.77% |
| Yongin | 1,157,920 | 0.87% |
| Goyang | 1,121,440 | 0.66% |
| Changwon | 1,056,980 | 0.15% |
| Seongnam | 943,458 | 0.14% |
| Ulsan | 916,236 | 0.21% |
| Bucheon | 827,603 | 0.08% |
| Ansan | 771,029 | 0.29% |
| Cheongju | 732,667 | 0.38% |
| Cheonan | 713,308 | 0.66% |
| Jeonju | 667,908 | 0.22% |
| Anyang | 559,645 | -0.02% |
| Siheung | 450,758 | 0.4% |
| Uijeongbu | 425,996 | 0.2% |
| Gumi | 401,111 | 0.54% |
| Pohang | 367,474 | 0.39% |
| Gwangmyeong | 351,246 | 0.31% |
| Jeju | 349,801 | 0.35% |
| Gimhae | 320,026 | 0.33% |