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Asia · Eastern Asia · capital Pyongyang

About North Korea

What is the capital of North Korea?

The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang. Pyongyang is the seat of national government for North Korea, a country in Eastern Asia.

What is the population of North Korea?

North Korea has a population of about 26.4 million people, the 55th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is North Korea?

North Korea covers 120,538 square kilometers (46,540 square miles), making North Korea the 99th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border North Korea?

North Korea borders 3 countries: China, Russia and South Korea.

What is the life expectancy in North Korea?

Life expectancy at birth in North Korea is 73.6 years, the 115th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is North Korea in?

North Korea is in Asia, in the Eastern Asia region. North Korea is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for North Korea
Populationtotal people26.4Mpeople55th
Land Areatotal km²120.5Kkm²99th
GDP per PersonUSD per personno data
Total GDPUSD · whole economyno data
Life Expectancyyears, at birth73.6years115th
Urban Population% living in cities63.5%111th
Internet Users% of people onlineno data
Fertility Ratechildren per woman1.78births/woman121st
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per yearno data
Forest Cover% of land forested49.7%55th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.5%132nd
Military Spending% of GDPno data
Renewable Energy% of energy use14.7%125th
Inflation Rateannual CPI changeno data
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDPno data
Health Spending% of GDPno data
Arable Land% of land arable19.1%57th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/yearno data

Borders North Korea3 countries

Chinacapital BeijingRussiacapital MoscowSouth Koreacapital Seoul

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Regional hubs

All countries in Asia50 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 KP · alpha-3 PRK · Eastern Asia

Where North Korea stands9 of 21 rankings

55thPopulation26.4M people55thForest %49.7%57thFarmland %19.1%

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