Child population (UN estimates and projections) in North Korea
North Korea: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 4,948 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in North Korea, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in North Korea is 4,948, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in North Korea peaked at 6,065 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 4,948, in 2030.
That places North Korea 68th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,598 | — |
| 1991 | 5,649 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 5,729 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 5,819 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 5,909 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 5,980 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 6,020 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 6,046 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 6,061 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 6,065 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 6,054 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 6,027 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 5,983 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 5,937 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 5,891 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 5,825 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 5,745 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 5,662 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 5,580 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 5,496 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 5,409 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 5,324 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 5,245 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 5,176 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 5,116 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 5,068 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 5,030 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,003 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,985 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 4,978 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 4,986 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 4,999 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,009 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,014 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 5,021 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 5,029 | +0.2% |
| 2026 | 5,032 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 5,026 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 5,010 | -0.3% |
| 2029 | 4,984 | -0.5% |
| 2030 | 4,948 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,887 | 5,598 | 6,065 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,820 | 5,496 | 6,054 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,133 | 4,978 | 5,409 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,011 | 4,984 | 5,032 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4,948 | 4,948 | 4,948 | 1 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More gender data for North Korea
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.7158 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 162,142 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 171,689 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 163,466 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 172,928 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 164,613 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 173,969 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 165,947 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 175,324 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 166,755 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in North Korea?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in North Korea was 4,948 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6,065 in 1999.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,948 in 2030.
- How does North Korea rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- North Korea ranks 68th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.