Statistics Korea

(Internal migration of the nation) The number of internal migrants was 6.129 million persons in 2023, which decreased by 0.4% (23 thousand persons) from 2022. (Internal migration by region) Incheon and Chungnam marked a high plus net migration rate. Gwangju and Ulsan marked a high minus net migration rate. (Internal migration by area) Seoul Capital Area and Jungbu Area recorded a plus net migration, while Yeongnam Area and Honam Area recorded a minus net migration. (Internal migration by Si, Gun & Gu) Jung-gu, Daegu (10.6%) and Yangju-si, Gyeonggi (9.8%) recorded a high plus net migration rate. (Reasons for in-migrations) In-migrations resulting from 'Housing' occupied the largest share at 34.0%, which was followed by 'Family' (24.1%) and 'Job' (22.8%). ※ For more information, refer to the attached file.