New internal displacements in North Korea
North Korea: New internal displacements was 13,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13,000
Change on year
up 6,499.0%
World rank
69th
of 170 countries
All-time high
232,000
in 2012
All-time low
197
in 2022
Years of data
12
2010–2024
New internal displacements in North Korea, 2010–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, new internal displacements in North Korea stood at 13,000.
The figure is up 6,499.0% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in North Korea peaked at 232,000 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 197, in 2022.
That places North Korea 69th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,500 | — |
| 2011 | 25,000 | -9.1% |
| 2012 | 232,000 | +828.0% |
| 2013 | 82,000 | -64.7% |
| 2015 | 5,968 | -92.7% |
| 2016 | 107,000 | +1692.9% |
| 2018 | 68,826 | -35.7% |
| 2019 | 6,362 | -90.8% |
| 2020 | 5,345 | -16.0% |
| 2021 | 5,000 | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 197 | -96.1% |
| 2024 | 13,000 | +6499.0% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 13,000 is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,753, 8% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 13,000 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,429, 3.8× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69,332 | 5,968 | 232,000 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5,886 | 197 | 13,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More population data for North Korea
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 25,807 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5276 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 794,407 people (2100)
- Population density 162.05 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7483 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in North Korea?
- New internal displacements in North Korea was 13,000 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 232,000 in 2012.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 197 in 2022.
- How does North Korea rank for new internal displacements?
- North Korea ranks 69th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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