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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 - 1990 | 389 000 | 105 000 | 284 000 | 200 | 54 | 146 | 245 | 261 |
| 1990 - 1995 | 450 000 | 124 000 | 326 000 | 215 | 59 | 155 | 240 | 243 |
| 1995 - 2000 | 443 000 | 219 000 | 225 000 | 198 | 98 | 101 | 220 | 549 |
| 2000 - 2005 | 379 000 | 209 000 | 170 000 | 163 | 90 | 73 | 205 | 285 |