Daegu's 2023 population is now estimated at 2,180,997. In 1950, the population of Daegu was 355,057. Daegu has grown by -3,531 in the last year, which represents a -0.16% 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 Daegu, which typically includes Daegu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.