The total population in North Korea was estimated at 26.5 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - North Korea Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Historical dataset showing total population for North Korea by year from 1950 to 2025.

In 2024, the population of South Korea was estimated to be about ***** million. The population of North Korea was approximately ***** million, which is roughly half the population of South Korea. Economic comparison between South and North Korea Following the Korean War (1950-1953), South Korea and North Korea pursued vastly different trajectories, both politically and economically. South Korea embraced capitalism and free market principles, which fueled its rapid economic growth and transformed it into one of the world's leading economies. In contrast, North Korea adopted a state-controlled, centrally planned economy, leading to isolation and economic stagnation. While South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) reached around ***** trillion South Korean won in 2023, only about ** trillion won was recorded for North Korea. Food crisis in North Korea North Korea has faced food insecurity for a long time, and this has been exacerbated in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was estimated that the country had a food shortage of around ******* metric tons in 2023. Although the North Korean government maintains a centrally planned economic system, food distribution has long been a problem, as an increasing number of North Korean defectors have reported that they have never received food from North Korean authorities.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in North Korea was reported at 219 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for North Korea including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

According to the 2008 and 2014 censuses, it was projected that the population of North Korea would be around ***** million in 2025. The population growth in North Korea was expected to decrease gradually, reaching approximately ***** million by 2070.

Population, male in North Korea was reported at 13108717 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population, female (% of total population) in North Korea was reported at 50.53 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The statistic shows the total population of South Korea from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the total population of South Korea was about 51.75 million people. Population of South Korea South Korea, also called Republic of Korea, has one of the highest population densities worldwide, i.e. a very high number of inhabitants per square kilometer. However, this does not equal bad standard of living; on the Human Development Index, which ranks countries by their level of living standards using key factors, such as unemployment rate, literacy rate, fertility and mortality rates, etc., South Korea is among the highest-ranked countries. When looking at the aforementioned key factors, South Korea indeed seems to offer a fairly stable environment for its inhabitants, economically and demographically: The country’s unemployment rate has been relatively steady for the past decade, its gross domestic product (GDP) is constantly increasing, and it is among the countries with the highest trade surplus worldwide. As for standard of living, life expectancy at birth in South Korea is among the highest worldwide – South Korea is even mentioned in a recent ranking of the best birthplaces for children. Despite the high population density, South Korea is now one of the countries with the lowest fertility rates, i.e. the number of babies born by women of childbearing age. This apparent discrepancy could be explained by a high number of immigrants coupled with the aforementioned high life expectancy.

Population ages 30-34, female (% of female population) in North Korea was reported at 7.2492 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population ages 30-34, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

According to the 2008 and 2014 censuses, it was estimated that the population growth rate in North Korea would reach about *** percent in 2025. North Korea's population growth rate was expected to slow down, reaching a negative growth of *** percent by 2070.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Wonsan, North Korea metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Hamhung, North Korea metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Sinuiju, North Korea metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population of the official entrance age to secondary general education, both sexes (number) in North Korea was reported at 350903 Persons in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population of the official entrance age to secondary general education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, total in North Korea was reported at 5020759 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

As of February 2025, 5.56 billion individuals worldwide were internet users, which amounted to 67.9 percent of the global population. Of this total, 5.24 billion, or 63.9 percent of the world's population, were social media users. Global internet usage Connecting billions of people worldwide, the internet is a core pillar of the modern information society. Northern Europe ranked first among worldwide regions by the share of the population using the internet in 20254. In The Netherlands, Norway and Saudi Arabia, 99 percent of the population used the internet as of February 2025. North Korea was at the opposite end of the spectrum, with virtually no internet usage penetration among the general population, ranking last worldwide. Eastern Asia was home to the largest number of online users worldwide – over 1.34 billion at the latest count. Southern Asia ranked second, with around 1.2 billion internet users. China, India, and the United States rank ahead of other countries worldwide by the number of internet users. Worldwide internet user demographics As of 2024, the share of female internet users worldwide was 65 percent, five percent less than that of men. Gender disparity in internet usage was bigger in African countries, with around a ten percent difference. Worldwide regions, like the Commonwealth of Independent States and Europe, showed a smaller usage gap between these two genders. As of 2024, global internet usage was higher among individuals between 15 and 24 years old across all regions, with young people in Europe representing the most significant usage penetration, 98 percent. In comparison, the worldwide average for the age group 15–24 years was 79 percent. The income level of the countries was also an essential factor for internet access, as 93 percent of the population of the countries with high income reportedly used the internet, as opposed to only 27 percent of the low-income markets.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in North Korea was reported at 3183135 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

According to the 2008 and 2014 censuses, it was estimated that there were **** women for every 100 men in North Korea in 2025. The female-to-male ratio in North Korea is expected to decrease to about **** by 2070.

Population, female in North Korea was reported at 13390106 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.