Daejon's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,586,180. In 1950, the population of Daejon was 131,475. Daejon has grown by 4,480 in the last year, which represents a 0.28% 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 Daejon, which typically includes Daejon's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| 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% |