Population growth rates in North Korea
North Korea: Population growth rates was 0.319 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.319
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
162nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.97
in 1967
All-time low
-5
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population growth rates in North Korea, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 0.319 for population growth rates in 2023.
That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rates in North Korea peaked at 2.97 in 1967 and was at its lowest, -5, in 1950.
North Korea ranks 162nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.3533 | 0.319 | 0.374 | 4 |
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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)
- Population growth rate -0.656 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rates in North Korea?
- Population growth rates in North Korea was 0.319 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rates recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.97 in 1967.
- What is the lowest population growth rates recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -5 in 1950.
- How does North Korea rank for population growth rates?
- North Korea ranks 162nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population growth rates rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. 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 rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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