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Living in 성남시

성남시 is a city in South Korea, with a population of 902,344 in June 2026. Annual PM2.5 was 15 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. The annual precipitation estimate was 1,483.7 mm at the end of 2024. The city covered 141.6 km² in 2020. Population density was 6,446.4 people per km² in 2024. The annual mean temperature estimate was 13.2°C at the end of 2024. In 성남시, the unemployment rate was 4.1% at the end of 2025.

Higher unemployment than 86% of South Korean cities that publish it and cleaner air than 62% of South Korean cities that publish it.

Which South Korea-wide rules apply when you move to 성남시?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in South KoreaNational rates and thresholds that apply in 성남시.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for 성남시. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
성남시 recurring monthly costs, € per month€493Private kindergarten€92Utilities, 85 m² flat€44Fitness club€20Internet, 60 Mbps€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly43.53 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v216Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited19.59 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v216Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly493.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v216Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant5.81 EUR31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v216Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home92.34 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v216Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in 성남시?

The unemployment rate is 4.1 % (2025). Source: 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators2

Unemployment across cities in South KoreaUnemployment in 성남시 is 4.1%. Of 218 cities with data, 34 have unemployment of 0.5 to under 1%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in South Korea per band13 cities: 0% to under 0.5%130–0.534 cities: 0.5% to under 1%340.5–116 cities: 1% to under 1.5%161–1.520 cities: 1.5% to under 2%201.5–215 cities: 2% to under 2.5%152–2.527 cities: 2.5% to under 3%272.5–327 cities: 3% to under 3.5%273–3.532 cities: 3.5% to under 4%323.5–418 cities: 4% to under 4.5%184–4.5성남시 4.1%11 cities: 4.5% to under 5%114.5–53 cities: 5% to under 5.5%35–5.52 cities: 5.5% to under 6%25.5–6

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate4.1 %country median 2.7%31 Dec 20252025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to 성남시. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Work24 public employment service — Public employment service

Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in 성남시. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
School Count0 schools21 Jul 2026Schoolinfo official open-data callback response14Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents4.7 per 1,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors per 1,000, 20247Official
Hospital Beds Per 100k1,150 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital beds per 1,000, 20248Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in 성남시 under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Doctors per 1,000 residents4.7 per 1,000Verified 2026-07-22
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for 성남시. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Early Adaptation Program — Newcomer Adaptation

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For newly arrived foreign residents, international students, workers, marriage migrants.

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Social Integration Program (KIIP) — Integration course

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For foreign residents in Korea, people within three years of naturalization.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in 성남시.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in 성남시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
성남시 average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
성남시 average monthly precipitation, mm010521031542017283773104130414348142525123JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
성남시 average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240170171198206223189124156180207157163JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
성남시 annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52515.0PM2.5154030.0PM10µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in South KoreaAnnual PM2.5 in 성남시 is 15.0 µg/m³. Of 234 cities with data, 46 have annual PM2.5 of 17 to under 18 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in South Korea per band3 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³39–105 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³510–116 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³611–1217 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1712–1332 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³3213–1425 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³2514–1527 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³2715–16성남시 15.024 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³2416–1746 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³4617–1828 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³2818–199 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³919–207 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³720–214 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³421–221 city: 22 µg/m³ to under 23 µg/m³122–23

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM10 — annual mean30 µg/m³country median 30.0 — about the same31 Dec 20242024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1Official
PM2.5 — annual mean15 µg/m³country median 16.031 Dec 20242024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.1 · Feb 5.1 · Mar 11 · Apr 17.9 · May 23.6 · Jun 27.6 · Jul 29 · Aug 30 · Sep 26.2 · Oct 20.2 · Nov 11.9 · Dec 4.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Seoul_47108.csv15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.5 · Feb -3.2 · Mar 1.9 · Apr 8 · May 13.5 · Jun 18.7 · Jul 22.3 · Aug 22.9 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 10.6 · Nov 3.5 · Dec -3.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Seoul_47108.csv15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2 · Feb 0.7 · Mar 6.1 · Apr 12.6 · May 18.3 · Jun 22.7 · Jul 25.3 · Aug 26.1 · Sep 21.7 · Oct 15 · Nov 7.5 · Dec 0.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Seoul_47108.csv15Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 16.8 · Feb 28.2 · Mar 36.9 · Apr 72.9 · May 103.6 · Jun 129.5 · Jul 414.4 · Aug 348.2 · Sep 141.5 · Oct 52.2 · Nov 51.1 · Dec 22.6 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Seoul_47108.csv15Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 169.6 · Feb 170.8 · Mar 198.2 · Apr 206.3 · May 223 · Jun 189.1 · Jul 123.6 · Aug 156.1 · Sep 179.7 · Oct 206.5 · Nov 157.3 · Dec 162.9 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Seoul_47108.csv15Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature13.18 °C31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Precipitation Annual Mm1,484 mm31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in South Korea

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All South Korea cities
청주시859,571 residents창원시(통합)986,273 residents화성시998,746 residents고양시1,057,438 residents부천시755,453 residents용인시1,090,211 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in 성남시?

The published population was 902,344 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20269

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
성남시 residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98%Foreign residents 2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area141.6 km²2020Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name.12Official
Foreign residents17,992 people31 Mar 2026Registered foreigners by local government, March 202613Official
Population density6,446 people/km²31 Dec 2024Exact si-gun-gu density derived from archived official MOIS/KOSIS resident population and exact official KOSIS area row.12Official
Population Female456,918 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 202610Official
Population Male445,426 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 202610Official
Population902,344 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20269Official

Is 성남시 a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student45%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 36–54%
Family46%strong on family, weak on safety · range 36–56%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–61%
Foreign residents17,992 people31 Mar 2026Official source · Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026
Population902,344 people30 Jun 2026Official source · MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026
Unemployment rate4.1 %31 Dec 2025Official source · 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators
PM10 — annual mean30 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations
PM2.5 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations
Annual mean temperature13.18 °C31 Dec 2024Official source · NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-31

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households409,398 households30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 202610Official

Is 성남시 part of Seoul?

성남시 is near Seoul, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 20.3 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source17

Which comparable places record less crime than 성남시?

40 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than 성남시 in this strictly source-matched cohort.

성남시: 3,217.7 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents (2024).

노원구 — 2,056.8 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024과천시 — 2,064.9 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024성북구 — 2,133.7 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024도봉구 — 2,140.1 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024의왕시 — 2,185.6 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024안양시 — 2,323.7 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024서대문구 — 2,356 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024양천구 — 2,364.4 recorded crime occurrences/100k residents2024

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source5

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in 성남시?

The published population was 902,344 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026.

Is the air quality good in 성남시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations.

What is the unemployment rate in 성남시?

The unemployment rate is 4.1 % (2025). Source: 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators.

How many foreign residents live in 성남시?

17,992 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026.

Is 성남시 a good place to live?

성남시 may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is 성남시 part of Seoul?

성남시 is near Seoul, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 20.3 km away by straight-line distance.

Which comparable places record less crime than 성남시?

40 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than 성남시 in this strictly source-matched cohort. The comparison uses Korean National Police Agency regional crime occurrence CSV 2024 + 2024 Registered Census population, period 2024, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). 성남시, South Korea: cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/seongnamsi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {성남시, South Korea: cost of living, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/seongnamsi/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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  1. NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-07-22
  2. Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name. kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-15
  3. Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026 immigration.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
  4. Schoolinfo official open-data callback response schoolinfo.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
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