ISIC J61 · Korea, Republic of · 2 publishers
Telecommunications in Korea, Republic of
118 verified figures for Korea, Republic of, covering 7 indicators from 2 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
South Korea compared
| Measure | Korea, Republic of | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data-only mobile broadband basket price as share of GNI per capita | 0.45%Korea, Republic of · 2025 | 1.1%World · 2024 | 53.7%Central African Republic · 2025 |
| Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants | 172.5 per 100 inhabitantsKorea, Republic of · 2024 | — | 574.2 per 100 inhabitantsFiji · 2024 |
| Fixed broadband basket price as share of GNI per capita | 0.94%Korea, Republic of · 2025 | — | 964.3%Burundi · 2019 |
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Key takeaways
- Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in South Korea were 172.5 per 100 inhabitants in 2024 (ITU). ITU ↗ T1 Official
- Data-only mobile broadband basket price as share of GNI per capita in South Korea was 0.45% in 2025 (ITU). ITU ↗ T1 Official
- Fixed broadband basket price as share of GNI per capita in South Korea was 0.94% in 2025 (ITU). ITU ↗ T1 Official
- Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in South Korea were 47.8 per 100 inhabitants in 2024 (ITU). ITU ↗ T1 Official
- Individuals using the Internet in South Korea (% of population) was 97.9% in 2024 (ITU). ITU ↗ T1 Official
- Median fixed broadband download speed in South Korea was 251.3 Mbps in June–August 2026 (Ookla). Ookla ↗ T2 Official
- Median mobile download speed in South Korea was 250.6 Mbps in August 2026 (Ookla). Ookla ↗ T2 Official
The complete table
Telecommunications data for Korea, Republic of
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
118 data points across 7 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
Data-only mobile broadband basket price as share of GNI per capita+12 more20250.45%ITUT12025actual→
Fixed broadband basket price as share of GNI per capita+17 more20250.94%ITUT12025actual→
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants+24 more202447.8 per 100 inhabitantsITUT12024estimate→
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)+24 more202497.9%ITUT12024estimate→
Median fixed broadband download speedJune–August 2026251.3 MbpsOoklaT22026actual→
Median mobile download speedAugust 2026250.6 MbpsOoklaT22026actual→
Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants+34 more2024172.5 per 100 inhabitantsITUT12024actual→
Telecommunications in Korea, Republic of by topic
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITU ICT Price Baskets (Data-only mobile broadband basket price as % of GNI per capita) Dataset | ITU | T1 Official | — | 3 Oct 2026 | ITU_ICTPriceBaskets_2008-2025: {"iso_code":"KOR","year":"2025"}; ITU_ICTPriceBaskets_2008-2025: {"iso_code":"KOR","year":"2024"}; ITU_ICTPriceBaskets_2008-2025: {"iso_code":"KOR","year":"2023"} | 13 |
| ITU ICT Price Baskets (Fixed broadband basket price as % of GNI per capita) Dataset | ITU | T1 Official | — | 3 Oct 2026 | ITU_ICTPriceBaskets_2008-2025: {"iso_code":"KOR","year":"2025"}; ITU_ICTPriceBaskets_2008-2025: {"iso_code":"KOR","year":"2024"}; ITU_ICTPriceBaskets_2008-2025: {"iso_code":"KOR","year":"2023"} | 18 |
| ITU fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, distributed through World Bank WDI Dataset | ITU | T1 Official | — | 2 Oct 2026 | IT.NET.BBND.P2: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2024","indicator.id":"IT.NET.BBND.P2"}; IT.NET.BBND.P2: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2023","indicator.id":"IT.NET.BBND.P2"}; IT.NET.BBND.P2: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2022","indicator.id":"IT.NET.BBND.P2"} | 25 |
| ITU individuals using the Internet, distributed through World Bank WDI Dataset | ITU | T1 Official | — | 1 Oct 2026 | IT.NET.USER.ZS: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2024","indicator.id":"IT.NET.USER.ZS"}; IT.NET.USER.ZS: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2023","indicator.id":"IT.NET.USER.ZS"}; IT.NET.USER.ZS: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2022","indicator.id":"IT.NET.USER.ZS"} | 25 |
| ITU mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people, distributed through World Bank WDI Dataset | ITU | T1 Official | — | 2 Oct 2026 | IT.CEL.SETS.P2: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2024","indicator.id":"IT.CEL.SETS.P2"}; IT.CEL.SETS.P2: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2023","indicator.id":"IT.CEL.SETS.P2"}; IT.CEL.SETS.P2: {"countryiso3code":"KOR","date":"2022","indicator.id":"IT.CEL.SETS.P2"} | 35 |
| Speedtest Global Index – August 2026 Report | Ookla | T2 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 | Fixed Broadband / Rank 22; Mobile / Rank 6 | 2 |
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StatOrigin. (2026). Telecommunications in Korea, Republic of: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/telecommunications/korea-republic-of