North Korea's Population Trends and Projections

Current Population and Projected Peak

As of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, North Korea's population has reached approximately 262,304,72 people, according to Worldometer's analysis of the latest United Nations data.

Projections indicate that North Korea's population will reach its peak in 2037, with an estimated 26.87 million inhabitants.

Urbanization and Population Density

Currently, 63.2% of North Korea's population resides in urban areas, which equates to 16,533,344 people in 2023.

The country's population density in 2023 was 203 people per square kilometer.

Historical Census Data

North Korea's last census, conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics in 2008, reported a population of 24 million inhabitants.

Between 2023 and 2024, North Korea's population has grown by 0.32%, increasing from 26,160,821 to its current level of 26,244,582.