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In 2026, North Korea sees net emigration of 2,809 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 50,439, about 0.2% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 787,346 people left. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-2,809
Net migration rate
-0.1 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
50,439
Migration flows in North Korea are relatively modest.