Population growth rate in North Korea
North Korea: Population growth rate was -0.656 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
-0.656
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
174th
of 238 countries
All-time high
2.97
in 1967
All-time low
-5
in 1950
Years of data
163
1700–2100
Population growth rate in North Korea, 1700–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Korea recorded -0.656 for population growth rate in 2100.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate in North Korea peaked at 2.97 in 1967 and was at its lowest, -5, in 1950.
North Korea ranks 174th of 238 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1700s | 0.2231 | 0.2231 | 0.2231 | 1 |
| 1800s | 0.2565 | 0.2565 | 0.2565 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.4378 | 0.4364 | 0.4391 | 2 |
| 1910s | 1.45 | 1.02 | 1.88 | 2 |
| 1920s | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 2 |
| 1930s | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 2 |
| 1940s | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.1648 | -5 | 2.83 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.56 | 2.15 | 2.97 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 1.37 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.46 | 1.4 | 1.48 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 | 0.758 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5549 | 0.436 | 0.731 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4535 | 0.396 | 0.487 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2599 | 0.103 | 0.374 | 10 |
| 2030s | -0.0767 | -0.196 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 2040s | -0.2809 | -0.349 | -0.214 | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.4309 | -0.492 | -0.364 | 10 |
| 2060s | -0.5324 | -0.549 | -0.504 | 10 |
| 2070s | -0.5582 | -0.573 | -0.549 | 10 |
| 2080s | -0.6041 | -0.63 | -0.578 | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.6486 | -0.655 | -0.636 | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.656 | -0.656 | -0.656 | 1 |
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More population data for North Korea
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.656 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 794,407 (2100)
- Population density 162.05 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.78 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.78 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.78 (2024)
- Natural population growth 0.3263 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 1.78 (2023)
- Children per woman fertility rate vs level of prosperity 1.78 (2023)
- Children per woman vs population growth 0.3263 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate in North Korea?
- Population growth rate in North Korea was -0.656 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.97 in 1967.
- What is the lowest population growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -5 in 1950.
- How does North Korea rank for population growth rate?
- North Korea ranks 174th out of 238 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. 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 Population growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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