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 80.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
80.5%
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
37th
of 56 countries
All-time high
85.3%
in 2021
All-time low
4.3%
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

0204060802008201520232008: 4.3 %2009: 11 %2011: 19.7 %2012: 19.6 %2013: 13.4 %2014: 11.6 %2015: 34.1 %2016: 61.8 %2017: 64.9 %2018: 59.4 %2019: 76.1 %2020: 76.4 %2021: 85.3 %2022: 80.7 %2023: 80.5 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 80.5% for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 500.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Republic of Korea peaked at 85.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 2008.

Republic of Korea ranks 37th of 56 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), 15-24 years old, female (%) in Republic of Korea, 2008 to 2023.
Year % Change
2008 4.3%
2009 11.0% +155.8%
2011 19.7% +79.1%
2012 19.6% -0.5%
2013 13.4% -31.6%
2014 11.6% -13.4%
2015 34.1% +194.0%
2016 61.8% +81.2%
2017 64.9% +5.0%
2018 59.4% -8.5%
2019 76.1% +28.1%
2020 76.4% +0.4%
2021 85.3% +11.6%
2022 80.7% -5.4%
2023 80.5% -0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.7% 4.3% 11.0% 2
2010s 40.1% 11.6% 76.1% 9
2020s 80.7% 76.4% 85.3% 4

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 34 Paraguay 82.7% compare
  2. 35 Switzerland 82.3% compare
  3. 36 Luxembourg 81.1% compare
  4. 37 Slovakia 80.5% compare
  5. 39 Estonia 80.0% compare
  6. 40 Bulgaria 79.8% 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 80.5% 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 85.3% in 2021.
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 4.3% in 2008.
How does Republic of Korea rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Republic of Korea ranks 37th out of 56 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 500.7%. 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), 15-24 years old, female (%). 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), 15-24 years old, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
56 places, 735 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release