North Korea's Population: Current Status and Future Projections
Current Population and Growth Trends
As of Wednesday, April 3, 2024, North Korea's population is estimated to be 26,224,286, according to Worldometer's analysis of the latest United Nations data. This represents a slight increase from the 2023 population estimate of 26,160,821. However, North Korea's population growth rate has been gradually slowing down in recent years, from 0.38% in 2022 to 0.35% in 2023.
Projected Population Peak
Current projections indicate that North Korea's population will reach its peak in 2037, with a projected population of 26.87 million. This peak is expected to be followed by a gradual decline in population size.
Military Population
It is estimated that around 61% of North Korea's total population is in the military, making it the world's fourth largest active military force. This large military population contributes significantly to the country's overall population structure and resource allocation.
Infant and Child Mortality
North Korea has made significant progress in reducing infant and child mortality rates in recent years. However, there are still some challenges in providing adequate healthcare and nutrition to all children. The latest data from the World Bank indicates that the infant mortality rate in North Korea is 16.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the under-5 mortality rate is 23.4 deaths per 1,000 live births.
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