Demographics of North Korea Vital statistics Vital statistics

| Period | Births | Deaths | Difference | Crude_Birth_Rate | Crude_Death_Rate | Natural_Increase | Total_Fertility_Rate | Infant_Mortality_Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 - 1955 | 230 000 | 114 000 | 116 000 | 238 | 118 | 120 | 270 | 905 |
| 1955 - 1960 | 372 000 | 109 000 | 263 000 | 362 | 106 | 256 | 380 | 759 |
| 1960 - 1965 | 381 000 | 106 000 | 275 000 | 328 | 91 | 237 | 341 | 669 |
| 1965 - 1970 | 490 000 | 105 000 | 385 000 | 369 | 79 | 290 | 409 | 563 |
| 1970 - 1975 | 458 000 | 92 000 | 365 000 | 302 | 61 | 241 | 372 | 441 |
| 1975 - 1980 | 317 000 | 83 000 | 233 000 | 190 | 50 | 140 | 258 | 352 |
| 1980 - 1985 | 388 000 | 92 000 | 296 000 | 216 | 51 | 165 | 293 | 299 |