Categories in Ulsan
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ulsan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 14,761 |
| Real estate | 4,684 |
| Unreachable | 3,795 |
| Shopping | 3,521 |
| Cafes | 2,493 |
| Beauty salons | 1,934 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,934 |
Ulsan Facts
| Area | 96.6 km² |
| Population | 577,320 |
| Male Population | 294,374 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 282,946 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +63.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.4% |
| Median Age | 37.7 years (Male: 36.3, Female: 38.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $84,415 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 52 |
| Neighborhoods | 삼산동, 달동, 성남동, 울산광역시, 옥동 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.53722, 129.31667 |
| Postal Codes | 44466, 44532, 44545, 44552, 44693, More |
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Ulsan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 352,463 | 472,593 | 513,520 | 552,823 | 577,320 | 569,855 | 566,068 |
| Population Density | 3,647.7 / km² | 4,891 / km² | 5,314.6 / km² | 5,721.3 / km² | 5,974.9 / km² | 5,897.6 / km² | 5,858.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridUlsan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan | +63.8% | +22.2% | +12.4% |
| Ulsan | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ulsan Median Age
Median Age: 37.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan | 37.7 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| Ulsan | 37 yrs | 38.2 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ulsan Population Density
Population Density: 5,975 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan | 577,320 | 96.6 km² | 5,975 / km² |
| Ulsan | 1.1 million | 1,060.4 km² | 1,022 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ulsan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Ulsan
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ulsan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ulsan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ulsan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,210 | $41,356 | $45,276 | $56,436 | $78,614 | $92,094 | $76,935 | $84,415 |
| Total GDP | $7.6B | $10.8B | $13B | $16.3B | $22.2B | $25.4B | $21.4B | $23.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ulsan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan | 8,647,946 tn | 14.98 tn | 89,500.1 tons/km² |
| Ulsan | 16,445,613 tn | 15.18 tn | 15,509.2 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ulsan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,647,946 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 89,500.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10/18 | 8:03 PM | 4.7 | 59.8 km | 5,400 m | 6km SW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 7:49 AM | 4.7 | 55.7 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Hoko, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 5:29 AM | 5.5 | 59.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km WSW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/16 | 2:53 AM | 3.5 | 25.3 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 11:33 AM | 4.6 | 28.5 km | 8,840 m | 10km SSW of Kyonju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 11:32 AM | 5.4 | 28.5 km | 13,000 m | 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 10:44 AM | 4.9 | 29.7 km | 10,000 m | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/16 | 11:33 AM | 4.7 | 52.8 km | 10,000 m | 52km E of Ulsan, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/97 | 6:50 PM | 4.7 | 33.4 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/95 | 11:35 PM | 4 | 75.1 km | 53,700 m | Sea of Japan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ulsan
Ulsan (Korean pronunciation: [uls͈an]), officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and faci..
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