Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 67.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
67.9%
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
31st
of 61 countries
All-time high
67.9%
in 2023
All-time low
3.5%
in 2008
Years of data
15
2008–2023

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Republic of Korea, 2008–2023

02040602008201520232008: 3.5 %2009: 10.9 %2011: 18.2 %2012: 17.8 %2013: 12.5 %2014: 12.1 %2015: 21.8 %2016: 45.1 %2017: 47.6 %2018: 42.8 %2019: 61.2 %2020: 61.8 %2021: 67.3 %2022: 66.9 %2023: 67.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 67.9% for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in 2023. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 443.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Republic of Korea peaked at 67.9% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2008.

Republic of Korea ranks 31st of 61 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), male (%) in Republic of Korea, 2008 to 2023.
Year % Change
2008 3.5%
2009 10.9% +211.4%
2011 18.2% +67.0%
2012 17.8% -2.2%
2013 12.5% -29.8%
2014 12.1% -3.2%
2015 21.8% +80.2%
2016 45.1% +106.9%
2017 47.6% +5.5%
2018 42.8% -10.1%
2019 61.2% +43.0%
2020 61.8% +1.0%
2021 67.3% +8.9%
2022 66.9% -0.6%
2023 67.9% +1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.2% 3.5% 10.9% 2
2010s 31.0% 12.1% 61.2% 9
2020s 66.0% 61.8% 67.9% 4

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 28 Switzerland 69.4% compare
  2. 28 Sweden 69.4% compare
  3. 30 Italy 68.0% compare
  4. 32 Austria 67.6% compare
  5. 33 Portugal 67.3% compare
  6. 34 Mexico 66.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Republic of Korea?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Republic of Korea was 67.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 67.9% in 2023.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2008.
How does Republic of Korea rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Republic of Korea ranks 31st out of 61 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 443.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
61 places, 795 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release