Total population by age (70 years old) in North Korea
North Korea: Total population by age was 140.24 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
140.24
Change on year
up 18.8%
World rank
44th
of 234 countries
All-time high
188.3
in 2017
All-time low
20.81
in 1951
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in North Korea, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 140.24 for total population by age in 2023.
That represents a change of up 18.8% on the previous year and down 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in North Korea peaked at 188.3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 20.81, in 1951.
North Korea ranks 44th of 234 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 21.77 | — |
| 1951 | 20.81 | -4.4% |
| 1952 | 21.29 | +2.3% |
| 1953 | 22.29 | +4.7% |
| 1954 | 22.78 | +2.2% |
| 1955 | 23.18 | +1.8% |
| 1956 | 23.67 | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 24.02 | +1.5% |
| 1958 | 24.78 | +3.2% |
| 1959 | 26.29 | +6.1% |
| 1960 | 27.91 | +6.2% |
| 1961 | 29.48 | +5.6% |
| 1962 | 31.09 | +5.5% |
| 1963 | 32.32 | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 32.89 | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 33.22 | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 33.58 | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 33.93 | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 34.43 | +1.5% |
| 1969 | 35.19 | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 36.03 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 36.85 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 37.74 | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 38.45 | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 38.86 | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 39.2 | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 39.64 | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 40.01 | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 40.68 | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 41.8 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 42.99 | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 44.26 | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 45.69 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 46.96 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 48.1 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 49.7 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 52.39 | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 55.65 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 59 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 62.2 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 64.91 | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 67.65 | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 70.62 | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 73.83 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 77.26 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 80.59 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 83.9 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 86.94 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 89.61 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 94.44 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 100.51 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 106.03 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 112.25 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 120.84 | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 131.91 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 142.13 | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 152.06 | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 162.61 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 171.11 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 175.7 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 177.86 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 179.69 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 180.74 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 180.82 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 180.17 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 181.51 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 186.22 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 188.3 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 183.35 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 177.27 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 181.16 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 149.35 | -17.6% |
| 2022 | 118.09 | -20.9% |
| 2023 | 140.24 | +18.8% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 140.24 is above the median for low income countries, which is 39.8, 3.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 140.24 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.38, 22.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 23.09 | 20.81 | 26.29 | 10 |
| 1960s | 32.4 | 27.91 | 35.19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 38.92 | 36.03 | 41.8 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.7 | 42.99 | 62.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 78.97 | 64.91 | 94.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.52 | 100.51 | 175.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.59 | 177.27 | 188.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 147.21 | 118.09 | 181.16 | 4 |
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 140.24 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 188.3 in 2017.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.81 in 1951.
- How does North Korea rank for total population by age?
- North Korea ranks 44th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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