Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in North Korea
North Korea: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate was -1.94 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in North Korea, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in North Korea is -1.94 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 15.3% on the previous year and down 894.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in North Korea peaked at 6 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -3.68 % change on previous year, in 1996.
That places North Korea 219th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in North Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -0.0072 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -0.1618 % change on previous year | +2155.7% |
| 1973 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -2055.4% |
| 1974 | 4.32 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 1975 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1976 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 5.98 % change on previous year | +122.5% |
| 1978 | 6 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1980 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1981 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 4.23 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1983 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1984 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1985 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +46.3% |
| 1986 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1987 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1989 | 0.6698 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1990 | -0.0983 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 1991 | -0.7545 % change on previous year | +667.5% |
| 1992 | -2.08 % change on previous year | +175.4% |
| 1993 | -3.51 % change on previous year | +68.9% |
| 1994 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1995 | -3.45 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1996 | -3.68 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1997 | -3.05 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1998 | -3.56 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 1999 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2000 | -0.7541 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 2001 | -0.1396 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 2002 | 0.9131 % change on previous year | -754.2% |
| 2003 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +47.2% |
| 2004 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2008 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 0.8678 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 0.6795 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2012 | 0.5275 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 2013 | 0.2759 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0692 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 2015 | -0.1955 % change on previous year | -382.5% |
| 2016 | -0.6633 % change on previous year | +239.2% |
| 2017 | -0.9995 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 2018 | -1.29 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2019 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2020 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 2021 | -2.11 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2022 | -2 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2023 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2024 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2025 | -1.94 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.35 % change on previous year | -0.1618 % change on previous year | 6 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.21 % change on previous year | 0.6698 % change on previous year | 4.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.52 % change on previous year | -3.68 % change on previous year | -0.0983 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9029 % change on previous year | -0.7541 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2164 % change on previous year | -1.44 % change on previous year | 0.8678 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.91 % change on previous year | -2.11 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7483 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 162.05 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 794,407 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in North Korea?
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in North Korea was -1.94 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.68 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does North Korea rank for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- North Korea ranks 219th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 894.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 15-24 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.