Secure Internet Servers Statistics in South Korea (2026)
In 2024, secure internet server density in South Korea stood at 11,902.4 per 1 million people, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 9,728.4 per 1 million people in 2023 to 11,902.4 per 1 million people in 2024. South Korea ranks #7 of 37 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #56 of 215 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 11,902.4 per 1 million people (2024)
- Secure Internet Servers in South Korea as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +22.3% (2024)
- Up from 9,728.4 per 1 million people in 2023 to 11,902.4 per 1 million people in 2024.
- CAGR 2010–2024
- +35.2% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 175.3 per 1 million people in 2010 to 11,902.4 per 1 million people in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2010)
- 175.3 per 1 million people (2010)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 175.3 per 1 million people in 2010 to 11,902.4 per 1 million people in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 11,902.4 per 1 million people (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for South Korea.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #7 of 37 (2024)
- South Korea ranks 7 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #56 of 215 (2024)
- South Korea ranks 56 of 215 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 14,635.8 per 1 million people (2024)
- South Korea (11,902.4 per 1 million people) is below the average of 14,635.8 per 1 million people across the 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 15,740.9 per 1 million people (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (38.8%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Secure Internet servers (2024)
- 615,961 (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in South Korea (2024)
- 97.9% (2024)
- 97.9% of the population in South Korea used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 51.8 million (2024)
- South Korea had a population of 51.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2010–2024
| Year | per 1 million people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,902 | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 9,728 | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 8,822 | +20.3% |
| 2021 | 7,334 | +23.5% |
| 2020 | 5,939 | +30.8% |
| 2019 | 4,539 | +119.7% |
| 2018 | 2,066 | +72.3% |
| 2017 | 1,199 | +66.3% |
| 2016 | 721 | +29.3% |
| 2015 | 558 | +37.2% |
| 2014 | 407 | +20.6% |
| 2013 | 337 | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 268 | +28.7% |
| 2011 | 209 | +18.9% |
| 2010 | 175 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for secure internet server density in South Korea?
Secure internet server density in South Korea stood at 11,902.4 per 1 million people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does South Korea compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
South Korea ranks 7 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 11,902.4 per 1 million people versus a regional average of 14,635.8 per 1 million people (latest values per country).
Where does South Korea rank globally on secure internet servers?
South Korea ranks 56 of 215 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could secure internet servers in South Korea look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 15,740.9 per 1 million people in 2026. Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (38.8%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
How recent is the secure internet servers data for South Korea?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for South Korea.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.SECR.P6, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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