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Ch’ŏngjin Population 2026

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📊 Base data: 2026-05-20 • Sources: UN World Population Prospects & World Bank • Model updated May 2026

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Births Today
5
+0.0003/sec
Live
Population
669,028
Estimated
Deaths Today
3
-0.0002/sec
Live
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Coordinates
41.783300, 129.783300
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Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
UTC+9:00
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Life Expectancy
72.0 years
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Birth / Death Rate
14 / 9
per 1,000 / year
How many people live in Ch’ŏngjin? As of September 2026, Ch’ŏngjin, Korea, North has an estimated population of 669,028. Applying national demographic rates to the city baseline gives a model estimate of about 26 births and 16 deaths per day. Average life expectancy is 72.0 years. Figures are estimates based on UN & World Bank demographic rates — see methodology.
✓ Methodology disclosedDataset/model last materially updated May 20, 2026 · Methodology · Data Sources
📊Methodology: Live counters estimate births and deaths using annual demographic rates applied to the base population. Births are calculated as (population × birth rate ÷ 1000) ÷ 365.25 ÷ 24 ÷ 60 ÷ 60 per second. Deaths use the same formula with the death rate. Population change is the net difference between cumulative births and deaths since the baseline data date. These are statistical approximations, not live vital-registration data.
⚠️Data Transparency: The population figure for Ch’ŏngjin (667,929) comes from our city database (SimpleMaps World Cities Database) and may differ from official census figures. Birth rate (14/1,000) and death rate (9/1,000) are country-level averages from UN World Population Prospects & World Bank applied to all cities in Korea, North — individual city rates may vary. Life expectancy (72.0 yrs) is also a national estimate. Live counters are mathematical estimates from our baseline date (2026-05-20), not live vital-registration. City data: SimpleMaps World Cities Database. Demographic rates: UN World Population Prospects & World Bank. Displayed times use the closest available timezone data and may be approximate for some cities.
⏳ Day Progress — 5h 9m passed 21.5%

📅 Data last updated: May 20, 2026 • ⏱️ Counters calculate from this baseline

Demographic Model Inputs

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Birth Rate
14.0
per 1,000 / year · national input
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Death Rate
9.0
per 1,000 / year · national input
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Life Expectancy
72.0 yrs
national estimate
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Natural Change
+0.50%
births minus deaths; migration excluded

Important: These are model inputs, not a measured city age profile. Country-level birth, death and life-expectancy values are applied to the city baseline because city-level vital statistics are not available consistently for every location in this dataset.

Yearly Statistics

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Births per Year
9,366
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Deaths per Year
6,021
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Net Change / Year
+3,345
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Natural Increase
0.5%

This Year (2026)

Births This Year
3,082
Population
669,028
Deaths This Year
1,981

Baseline & Model Scope

The imported city population is the baseline observation used by this page. We do not present reconstructed historical city populations as observed facts because applying today's national birth/death rates backward would not account for migration, boundary changes or historical rate changes.

Natural-Change Scenario

If current national birth and death rates stayed constant and migration were ignored, the model would produce 681,388 by 2030, 716,234 by 2040, and 752,863 by 2050. This is a scenario calculation, not an official forecast. It assumes constant rates and excludes migration, boundary changes, policy and economic shifts.

Ch’ŏngjin is a medium-sized city located in Korea, North. With an estimated population of 667,929 people, it represents a significant urban center within the country. The city operates in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+9:00), placing it among the cities that share this temporal region.

Demographically, Ch’ŏngjin has a growing natural-change estimate. With a birth rate of 14 and a death rate of 9 per 1,000 residents annually, the population is steadily growing. The average life expectancy stands at 72.0 years, reflecting the overall health and living conditions in the region. The model estimates approximately 9,351 births and 6,011 deaths per year, resulting in a net change of 3,340 people per year.

The live counters on this page provide continuously updated estimates based on these annual rates, calculating births, deaths, and population changes from our baseline data date of 2026-05-20. These figures offer valuable insights into the demographic dynamics of Ch’ŏngjin and its position within Korea, North's urban landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current population of Ch’ŏngjin?
The estimated population of Ch’ŏngjin is 669,028 as of our latest baseline data. Live counters update this estimate in real time based on birth and death rates.
How many people are born in Ch’ŏngjin every day?
Approximately 26 babies are born in Ch’ŏngjin each day, based on an annual birth rate of 14 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Ch’ŏngjin every day?
Approximately 16 deaths occur in Ch’ŏngjin each day, based on an annual death rate of 9 per 1,000 people.
What is the life expectancy in Ch’ŏngjin?
The average life expectancy in Ch’ŏngjin is 72.0 years, reflecting overall health conditions, healthcare access, and living standards in the region.
What time zone is Ch’ŏngjin in?
Ch’ŏngjin operates in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+9:00). This determines the local time relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Is the population of Ch’ŏngjin growing or shrinking?
Using the national birth and death rates applied by this model, the natural-change component is positive. This does not include migration, so it is not a complete city growth forecast.
📚 Data Sources & Citations
All live counters are statistical estimates derived from these sources. Read our full methodology for formulas, assumptions and limitations.
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