International Migrant Population Statistics in North Korea (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 0.2% of the population in North Korea were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Essentially no change from 0.2% in 2020 to 0.2% in 2024. North Korea ranks #33 of 37 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #206 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 0.2% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in North Korea as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- 0 pp (2024)
- Essentially no change from 0.2% in 2020 to 0.2% in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.2% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.2% in 1990 to 0.2% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 0.2% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 0.2%.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #33 of 37 (2024)
- North Korea ranks 33 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #206 of 216 (2024)
- North Korea ranks 206 of 216 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 14.1% (2024)
- North Korea (0.2%) is below the average of 14.1% across the 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Internet use in North Korea (2004)
- 0% (2004)
- 0% of the population in North Korea used the internet in 2004 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 26.5 million (2024)
- North Korea had a population of 26.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2010 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2005 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in North Korea were international migrants?
0.2% of the population in North Korea were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for North Korea?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for North Korea.
Where does the international migrant population data for North Korea come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for North Korea is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in North Korea changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.2% in 1990 to 0.2% in 2024.
How does North Korea compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
North Korea ranks 33 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 0.2% versus a regional average of 14.1% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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