North Korea's Population in 2024
As of March 18, 2024
As of March 18, 2024, the estimated population of North Korea is 26,220,620. This figure is based on Worldometer's elaboration of the latest United Nations data. North Korea's population has been slowly declining in recent years, due to factors such as low birth rates and emigration.
According to current projections, North Korea's population will reach its peak in 2037, with a population of 26.87 million. However, the country's population is then expected to decline again, reaching 25.9 million by 2050.
The population density of North Korea is 199.54 inhabitants per square kilometer, and the estimated life expectancy is 69.81 years. The country's population is primarily urban, with around 60% of the population living in cities.
The population of North Korea is facing a number of challenges, including economic sanctions, food shortages, and a lack of access to healthcare. The country's government has been criticized for its human rights record, and many North Koreans have fled the country in search of a better life.