North Korea

Eastern Asia, Asia

Forest %

#49of 194 countries

49.7%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Malawi

120.5K km² against 118.5K km². Total area, REST Countries.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Forest %49.7%. World Bank 2021.49 of 194 Population26.4M people. World Bank 2023.55 of 195 Farmland %19.1%. World Bank 2021.56 of 191

Lowest rankings

Unemployment %3.5%. World Bank 2023.127 of 179 Renewables %14.7%. World Bank 2021.125 of 192 Fertility1.78 births/woman. World Bank 2022.113 of 194

Neighbours

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North Korea, in short

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, South Korea and Russia.

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.