Cumulative growth of population in North Korea
In 2025, the cumulative growth of population since 2010 in North Korea was 6.3 %, up from 6.0 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare North Korea with other economies below.
Cumulative growth of population
Total growth of population (%) since 2010
North Korea
| Year | % |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.3 |
| 2024 | 6.0 |
| 2023 | 5.7 |
| 2022 | 5.4 |
| 2021 | 5.0 |
| 2020 | 4.6 |
| 2019 | 4.2 |
| 2018 | 3.8 |
| 2017 | 3.3 |
| 2016 | 2.8 |
| 2015 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 1.4 |
| 2012 | 0.9 |
| 2011 | 0.4 |
| 2010 | 0.0 |
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Cumulative growth of population
About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Cumulative population growth since 2010 measures the total percentage change in population since that base year. By accounting for the compounded effect of changes over time, this indicator highlights long-term trends rather than short-term fluctuations. It reflects the combined effect of natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration (immigrants minus emigrants) since 2010.
Positive values indicate population expansion, while negative values indicate decline.
Calculation method: Each value on this chart represents the total percentage change since 2010. It is calculated by taking the difference between the Total Population of the year shown and the Total Population of 2010, divided by the 2010 value.
Cumulative population growth since 2010 measures the total percentage change in population since that base year. By accounting for the compounded effect of changes over time, this indicator highlights long-term trends rather than short-term fluctuations. It reflects the combined effect of natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration (immigrants minus emigrants) since 2010.
Positive values indicate population expansion, while negative values indicate decline.
Calculation method: Each value on this chart represents the total percentage change since 2010. It is calculated by taking the difference between the Total Population of the year shown and the Total Population of 2010, divided by the 2010 value.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.