Total population in North Korea
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in North Korea was 26,571,036 people, up from 26,498,823 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare North Korea with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
North Korea
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 571 036 |
| 2024 | 26 498 823 |
| 2023 | 26 418 204 |
| 2022 | 26 328 845 |
| 2021 | 26 232 534 |
| 2020 | 26 136 312 |
| 2019 | 26 037 632 |
| 2018 | 25 931 147 |
| 2017 | 25 817 709 |
| 2016 | 25 698 326 |
| 2015 | 25 575 350 |
| 2014 | 25 451 262 |
| 2013 | 25 329 451 |
| 2012 | 25 211 728 |
| 2011 | 25 097 874 |
| 2010 | 24 987 258 |
| 2009 | 24 878 332 |
| 2008 | 24 764 618 |
| 2007 | 24 646 384 |
| 2006 | 24 524 507 |
| 2005 | 24 396 433 |
| 2004 | 24 254 943 |
| 2003 | 24 090 380 |
| 2002 | 23 943 973 |
| 2001 | 23 815 358 |
| 2000 | 23 665 910 |
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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.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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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.