North Korea

In brief

Born in another country: 0.2% (2024). World rank 205 of 215; in Asia, 43 of 49. Aged 15–64: 68.4% (2025). World rank 45 of 216; in Asia, 21 of 49. Deaths per 1,000 people: 9.9 (2024). World rank 42 of 216; in Asia, 3 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: population 25.6M → 26.6M, population growth per year +0.5% → +0.3%, and living in cities 61.3% → 64.2%. Worse than all its neighbours (China, South Korea, and Russia): life expectancy.