Annual rate of change in urban populations in North Korea
North Korea: Annual rate of change in urban populations was 0.9145 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
0.9145
World rank
51st
of 144 countries
All-time high
6.78
in 1970
All-time low
-1.25
in 2015
Years of data
14
1955–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in North Korea, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual rate of change in urban populations in North Korea is 0.9145, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 281.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in North Korea peaked at 6.78 in 1970 and was at its lowest, -1.25, in 2015.
North Korea ranks 51st of 144 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2.23 | — |
| 1960 | -0.5347 | -124.0% |
| 1965 | 0.7449 | -239.3% |
| 1970 | 6.78 | +810.0% |
| 1975 | 5.32 | -21.5% |
| 1980 | 3.69 | -30.7% |
| 1985 | 6.08 | +64.9% |
| 1990 | 0.8946 | -85.3% |
| 1995 | 2.3 | +156.7% |
| 2000 | -1.14 | -149.8% |
| 2005 | -0.5745 | -49.7% |
| 2010 | -0.5048 | -12.1% |
| 2015 | -1.25 | +148.4% |
| 2020 | 0.9145 | -172.9% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 0.9145 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.02, 89% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 0.9145 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.8275, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0.1051 | -0.5347 | 0.7449 | 2 |
| 1970s | 6.05 | 5.32 | 6.78 | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.88 | 3.69 | 6.08 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 0.8946 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.8588 | -1.14 | -0.5745 | 2 |
| 2010s | -0.8793 | -1.25 | -0.5048 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.9145 | 0.9145 | 0.9145 | 1 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
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More population data for North Korea
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5276 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1188 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7483 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.656 (2100)
- Population density 162.05 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 794,407 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in North Korea?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in North Korea was 0.9145 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6.78 in 1970.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.25 in 2015.
- How does North Korea rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- North Korea ranks 51st out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 281.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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