donggu
donggu is a city in South Korea. In March 2026, the foreign population was 11,157. In June 2026, donggu had a population of 147,756. The city covered 36.1 km² in 2020. Population density was 4,181.8 people per km² in 2024. There were 3.2 doctors per 1,000 people in 2024.
Higher unemployment than 98% of South Korean cities that publish it and cleaner air than 82% of South Korean cities that publish it.
Who donggu may suit
Relative profile scores use comparable published values. They are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Population and city profile
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
Housing
The housing-vacancy rate was 6.82% at the end of 2024.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings | 56,926 dwellings | 2026-07-222024 | Official sourceDT_1JU1501 2024 housing units by municipality Source-backed value |
| Housing Vacancy Rate Percent | 6.8211 % | 2026-07-222024 | Official sourceDT_1JU1512 2024 vacant housing units by municipality Source-backed value |
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 5.2% at the end of 2025.
Published unemployment rates for cities in the same country.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.2 %country median 2.5% — 112% above | 2026-07-26Aging | Official sourceKOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey — si/gun/gu unemployment rate Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
Annual PM2.5 was 12.6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Published annual means from the same national measurement network.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 12.592 µg/m³country median 15.0 — 16% below | 2026-07-262024 | Official sourceAir Pollution Level Confirmation Data — 2024 PM2.5 station observations Source-backed value |
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 residents | 3.2 per 1000 | 2026-07-212024 | Official sourceKOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors_per_1000 Source-backed value |
| Hospital Beds Per 100k | 1,250 beds_per_100k | 2026-07-212024 | Official sourceKOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital_beds_per_100k Source-backed value |
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Count | 34 schools | 2026-07-21Fresh | Official sourceSchoolinfo official open-data callback response Source-backed value |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 68,433 households | 2026-07-22Fresh | Official sourceMOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 2026 Source-backed value |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
How international is the population?
7.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 11,157 people of 150,836 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
What is the unemployment rate in donggu?
The unemployment rate is 5.2 %. Source: KOSIS Local Area Labour Force Survey — si/gun/gu unemployment rate, checked 2026-07-26.
Is the air quality good in donggu?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 12.592 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: Air Pollution Level Confirmation Data — 2024 PM2.5 station observations, checked 2026-07-26.
How many people live in donggu?
The published population is 150,836 people. Source: South Korea KOSIS si-gun-gu official denominator, checked 2026-07-14.
How many foreign residents live in donggu?
11,157 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026, checked 2026-07-22.
Cities of a similar size in South Korea
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Sources
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