Net migration metrics in North Korea
North Korea: Net migration metrics was -1,997 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1,997
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
147th
of 236 countries
All-time high
0
in 1958
All-time low
-191,305
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in North Korea, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Korea recorded -1,997 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of up 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in North Korea peaked at 0 in 1958 and was at its lowest, -191,305, in 1950.
North Korea ranks 147th of 236 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.
Net migration metrics in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -191,305 | — |
| 1951 | -162,426 | -15.1% |
| 1952 | -129,872 | -20.0% |
| 1953 | -96,057 | -26.0% |
| 1954 | -63,638 | -33.7% |
| 1955 | -35,304 | -44.5% |
| 1956 | -13,735 | -61.1% |
| 1957 | -1,631 | -88.1% |
| 1958 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | -517 | — |
| 1995 | -3,094 | +498.5% |
| 1996 | -3,512 | +13.5% |
| 1997 | -3,745 | +6.6% |
| 1998 | -3,706 | -1.0% |
| 1999 | -3,443 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | -3,142 | -8.7% |
| 2001 | -2,884 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | -2,763 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | -2,717 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | -2,758 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | -2,861 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | -2,948 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | -3,021 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | -3,051 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | -3,058 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | -3,053 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | -2,957 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | -2,919 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | -2,933 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | -3,042 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | -3,208 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | -3,222 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | -3,224 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | -3,225 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | -3,142 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | -1,585 | -49.6% |
| 2021 | -1,585 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -1,997 | +26.0% |
| 2023 | -1,997 | -0.0% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's -1,997 is above the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 38% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's -1,997 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -787, 2.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -498.5% | -517 | -3,094 |
| 1958 | +100.0% | -1,631 | 0 |
| 1957 | +88.1% | -13,735 | -1,631 |
| 1956 | +61.1% | -35,304 | -13,735 |
| 2020 | +49.6% | -3,142 | -1,585 |
| 1955 | +44.5% | -63,638 | -35,304 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -69,397 | -191,305 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1,802 | -3,745 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2,920 | -3,142 | -2,717 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3,092 | -3,225 | -2,919 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,791 | -1,997 | -1,585 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in North Korea?
- Net migration metrics in North Korea was -1,997 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0 in 1958.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -191,305 in 1950.
- How does North Korea rank for net migration metrics?
- North Korea ranks 147th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.9%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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