South Korea vs Poland: Population by labor force status bars
South Korea
5.27 million
in 2025
Poland
5.52 million
in 2025
South Korea rank
69th
Poland rank
67th
Population by labor force status bars over time
- South Korea
- Poland
How they compare
Poland currently reports 5.52 million against 5.27 million in South Korea, a difference of 242,980.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 69th and Poland ranks 67th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and Poland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.50 million | 8.68 million | 1.82 million | South Korea |
| 2000s | 9.18 million | 6.47 million | 2.72 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 7.14 million | 5.80 million | 1.33 million | South Korea |
| 2020s | 5.79 million | 5.79 million | 3,857 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population by labor force status bars, South Korea or Poland?
- Poland, at 5.52 million against 5.27 million in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population by labor force status bars between South Korea and Poland?
- 242,980, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Poland?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Poland rank globally for population by labor force status bars?
- South Korea ranks 69th and Poland ranks 67th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population by labor force status bars. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.