Replacement fertility rate in North Korea
North Korea: Replacement fertility rate was 2.15 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.15
World rank
79th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.34
in 1950
All-time low
2.15
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in North Korea, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, replacement fertility rate in North Korea stood at 2.15. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in North Korea peaked at 3.34 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.15, in 2010.
That places North Korea 79th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.34 | — |
| 1960 | 2.68 | -19.8% |
| 1970 | 2.33 | -13.1% |
| 1980 | 2.2 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 2.2 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.18 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 2.15 | -1.4% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 2.15 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.39, 90% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 2.15 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.13, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.34 | 3.34 | 3.34 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 1 |
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 replacement fertility rate in North Korea?
- Replacement fertility rate in North Korea was 2.15 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.34 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.15 in 2010.
- How does North Korea rank for replacement fertility rate?
- North Korea ranks 79th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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