Total population by age in Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Total population by age was 140.24 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Democratic People's Republic of 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 188.3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 20.81, in 1951.
Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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 |
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More population data for Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.656 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.1187 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 0.2247 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate 0.2247 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- Total population by age in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 140.24 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 188.3 in 2017.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.81 in 1951.
- How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for total population by age?
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 44th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic People's Republic of 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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