North Korea

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North Korea is located in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang, and it has a population of 26,571,036 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 120,538 square kilometers (approximately 46,540 square miles). Its currency is North Korean won. The population density is approximately 220 people per square kilometer. North Korea shares land borders with 3 countries: China, Russia and South Korea.

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North Korea at a glance

Economy of North Korea

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering North Korea

CN

China

CapitalBeijing

Population1,406,585,000

RU

Russia

CapitalMoscow

Population143,513,328

KR

South Korea

CapitalSeoul

Population51,684,564