North Korea: Percent urban population

The latest value from 2023 is 63.2 percent, an increase from 62.92 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.36 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1960 to 2023 is 56.8 percent. The minimum value, 40.19 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 63.2 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for North Korea and other countries.

Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.