Fertility and wanted fertility in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.78 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Fertility and wanted fertility in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility and wanted fertility in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is 1.78, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea peaked at 4.05 in 1967 and was at its lowest, 1.78, in 2023.
That places Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 120th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.65 | 3.26 | 4.05 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.23 | 2.77 | 3.89 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.67 | 2.41 | 2.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.17 | 1.97 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.92 | 1.87 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.86 | 1.82 | 1.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 1.78 | 1.82 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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More population data for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.656 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 794,407 (2100)
- Population density 162.05 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.656 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7483 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1188 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 25,807 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.1187 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.78 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.78 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was 1.78 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.05 in 1967.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.78 in 2023.
- How does Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 120th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic People’s Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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