North Korea vs Ukraine: Population aged 14 years or younger
North Korea
5,026 thousands
in 2025
Ukraine
5,263 thousands
in 2025
North Korea rank
72nd
Ukraine rank
69th
Population aged 14 years or younger over time
- North Korea
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 5,263 thousands against 5,026 thousands in North Korea, a difference of 237 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 72nd and Ukraine ranks 69th of 226 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,439 thousands | 11,250 thousands | 4,811 thousands | Ukraine |
| 1980s | 5,993 thousands | 10,965 thousands | 4,973 thousands | Ukraine |
| 1990s | 5,863 thousands | 10,676 thousands | 4,813 thousands | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 5,851 thousands | 7,482 thousands | 1,632 thousands | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 5,157 thousands | 6,794 thousands | 1,637 thousands | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 5,005 thousands | 6,057 thousands | 1,052 thousands | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 14 years or younger, North Korea or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 5,263 thousands against 5,026 thousands in North Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 14 years or younger between North Korea and Ukraine?
- 237 thousands, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Ukraine?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do North Korea and Ukraine rank globally for population aged 14 years or younger?
- North Korea ranks 72nd and Ukraine ranks 69th of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release