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. Looking back, in the year of 1960, North Korea had a population of 11.7 million people. source: World Bank

Population in North Korea is expected to reach 26.20 Million by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the North Korea Population is projected to trend around 26.20 Million in 2026 and 26.30 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 17133.20 17076.70 Thousand Dec 2024
Population 26.50 26.42 Million Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 2.90 2.80 percent Dec 2024


North Korea Population
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
26.50 26.42 26.50 11.72 1960 - 2024 Million Yearly