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North Korea's Population Continues to Grow, Reaching 26.2 Million
Current Population and Projections
As of April 20, 2024, the estimated population of North Korea is 26,228,181, according to Worldometer's analysis of United Nations data. This represents a slight increase of 0.32% compared to 2023, when the population was estimated at 26,160,821.
Projections indicate that North Korea's population will continue to grow, reaching a peak of 26.87 million in 2037. This will represent a growth of just over 1 million people compared to the current population.
Population Distribution
North Korea's population is primarily concentrated in the plains and lowlands, particularly along the coast and around the capital city of Pyongyang.
The least populated regions are the mountainous Chagang and Yanggang provinces, both located in the north of the country.
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