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North Korea's life expectancy at birth stands at 74.0 years in 2026, moderate by global standards. It has risen by 60 years since 1950. About 268K people die a year, a crude death rate of 10.1 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 12.8 per 1,000 live births, down 95% since 1950. Women live about 4.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 16 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 13%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 83.8 years.
Life expectancy
74.0 years
Infant mortality
12.8 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
16.1 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
10.1 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in North Korea is 74.0 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 60 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 83.8 years.