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Busan (3.5 million inhabitants): major city of South Korea, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Busan

CountrySouth Korea
Population3.5 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Busan?

Busan has a metropolitan population of 3.5 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Busan located?

Busan is in South Korea. It is a major city of South Korea.

What is Busan known for?

Busan is a major city of South Korea. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the South Korea factbook for the wider national picture.

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