Total population by age (35 years old) in North Korea
North Korea: Total population by age was 203.02 in 2100. ▼ Falling
Latest (2100)
203.02
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
84th
of 234 countries
All-time high
397.11
in 2028
All-time low
203.02
in 2100
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Total population by age in North Korea, 2024–2100
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in North Korea is 203.02, measured in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in North Korea peaked at 397.11 in 2028 and was at its lowest, 203.02, in 2100.
That places North Korea 84th out of 234 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Total population by age in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 376.91 | — |
| 2025 | 383.38 | +1.7% |
| 2026 | 391.7 | +2.2% |
| 2027 | 396.72 | +1.3% |
| 2028 | 397.11 | +0.1% |
| 2029 | 395.83 | -0.3% |
| 2030 | 394.27 | -0.4% |
| 2031 | 393.01 | -0.3% |
| 2032 | 389.64 | -0.9% |
| 2033 | 383.92 | -1.5% |
| 2034 | 378.06 | -1.5% |
| 2035 | 369.82 | -2.2% |
| 2036 | 361.95 | -2.1% |
| 2037 | 354.28 | -2.1% |
| 2038 | 345.83 | -2.4% |
| 2039 | 334.88 | -3.2% |
| 2040 | 320.62 | -4.3% |
| 2041 | 315.65 | -1.5% |
| 2042 | 316.78 | +0.4% |
| 2043 | 317.51 | +0.2% |
| 2044 | 314.16 | -1.1% |
| 2045 | 308.74 | -1.7% |
| 2046 | 309.13 | +0.1% |
| 2047 | 311.36 | +0.7% |
| 2048 | 314.37 | +1.0% |
| 2049 | 317.58 | +1.0% |
| 2050 | 320.47 | +0.9% |
| 2051 | 323.08 | +0.8% |
| 2052 | 325.72 | +0.8% |
| 2053 | 327.25 | +0.5% |
| 2054 | 328.12 | +0.3% |
| 2055 | 329.22 | +0.3% |
| 2056 | 328.88 | -0.1% |
| 2057 | 327.13 | -0.5% |
| 2058 | 324.34 | -0.9% |
| 2059 | 322.01 | -0.7% |
| 2060 | 318.95 | -1.0% |
| 2061 | 313.32 | -1.8% |
| 2062 | 307.14 | -2.0% |
| 2063 | 300.71 | -2.1% |
| 2064 | 294.17 | -2.2% |
| 2065 | 287.68 | -2.2% |
| 2066 | 281.32 | -2.2% |
| 2067 | 275.05 | -2.2% |
| 2068 | 269.35 | -2.1% |
| 2069 | 264.36 | -1.9% |
| 2070 | 260.09 | -1.6% |
| 2071 | 256.43 | -1.4% |
| 2072 | 253.52 | -1.1% |
| 2073 | 251.52 | -0.8% |
| 2074 | 250.25 | -0.5% |
| 2075 | 249.73 | -0.2% |
| 2076 | 249.99 | +0.1% |
| 2077 | 250.83 | +0.3% |
| 2078 | 251.92 | +0.4% |
| 2079 | 252.96 | +0.4% |
| 2080 | 253.93 | +0.4% |
| 2081 | 254.74 | +0.3% |
| 2082 | 255.19 | +0.2% |
| 2083 | 255.15 | -0.0% |
| 2084 | 254.73 | -0.2% |
| 2085 | 253.79 | -0.4% |
| 2086 | 252.34 | -0.6% |
| 2087 | 250.44 | -0.8% |
| 2088 | 247.98 | -1.0% |
| 2089 | 245.01 | -1.2% |
| 2090 | 241.54 | -1.4% |
| 2091 | 237.73 | -1.6% |
| 2092 | 233.64 | -1.7% |
| 2093 | 229.27 | -1.9% |
| 2094 | 224.9 | -1.9% |
| 2095 | 220.57 | -1.9% |
| 2096 | 216.26 | -2.0% |
| 2097 | 212.28 | -1.8% |
| 2098 | 208.76 | -1.7% |
| 2099 | 205.72 | -1.5% |
| 2100 | 203.02 | -1.3% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 203.02 is below the median for low income countries, which is 789.08, 26% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 203.02 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.12, 8.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 390.28 | 376.91 | 397.11 | 6 |
| 2030s | 370.57 | 334.88 | 394.27 | 10 |
| 2040s | 314.59 | 308.74 | 320.62 | 10 |
| 2050s | 325.62 | 320.47 | 329.22 | 10 |
| 2060s | 291.2 | 264.36 | 318.95 | 10 |
| 2070s | 252.72 | 249.73 | 260.09 | 10 |
| 2080s | 252.33 | 245.01 | 255.19 | 10 |
| 2090s | 223.07 | 205.72 | 241.54 | 10 |
| 2100s | 203.02 | 203.02 | 203.02 | 1 |
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 total population by age in North Korea?
- Total population by age in North Korea was 203.02 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 397.11 in 2028.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 203.02 in 2100.
- How does North Korea rank for total population by age?
- North Korea ranks 84th out of 234 countries with data for 2100.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (35 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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