Migrant populations in North Korea
North Korea: Migrant populations was 50,439 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
50,439
World rank
163rd
of 228 countries
All-time high
50,439
in 2024
All-time low
34,103
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in North Korea, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in North Korea is 50,439, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in North Korea peaked at 50,439 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 34,103, in 1990.
North Korea ranks 163rd of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34,103 | — |
| 1995 | 35,143 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 36,183 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 40,097 | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 44,010 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 48,458 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 49,549 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 50,439 | +1.8% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 50,439 is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 13% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 50,439 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 98% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,623 | 34,103 | 35,143 | 2 |
| 2000s | 38,140 | 36,183 | 40,097 | 2 |
| 2010s | 46,234 | 44,010 | 48,458 | 2 |
| 2020s | 49,994 | 49,549 | 50,439 | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 25,807 Persons (2050)
- 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 migrant populations in North Korea?
- Migrant populations in North Korea was 50,439 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 50,439 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,103 in 1990.
- How does North Korea rank for migrant populations?
- North Korea ranks 163rd out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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