North Korea Statistics

Population

26,571,036 people (2025)

Total GDP

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GDP Per capita

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Human Development Index (HDI)

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About North Korea

North Korea is one of world's most isolated countries with strict government control. The nation has nuclear weapons program and unique political system. Korean culture emphasizes tradition, respect, and community values despite isolation.

The country has mountainous terrain with continental climate and harsh winters. North Korea has socialist single-party system with dynastic leadership. The nation has limited international contact and closed economy.

Pyongyang is capital with monumental architecture and planned development. North Korea has mass games and synchronized performances showcasing discipline. The country has Korean as official language with northern dialect.

Traditional culture includes Korean customs, folk arts, and historical heritage. The nation has state-controlled society with limited personal freedoms. North Korean cuisine features kimchi, rice dishes, and traditional Korean flavors.

The population is 26 million with homogeneous Korean society and state ideology. North Korea offers unique political system, cultural preservation, and mysterious isolation in divided peninsula.

Economic Indicators

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Demographic Distribution

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Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 19.512.149 -0.65% 162
2090 20.821.743 -0.63% 172.9
2080 22.124.706 -0.57% 183.7
2070 23.397.808 -0.55% 194.3
2060 24.682.709 -0.5% 205
2050 25.787.127 -0.36% 214.2
2040 26.542.432 -0.21% 220.4
2030 26.784.904 +0.09% 222.4
2025 NOW 26.571.036 +0.27% 220.7
2020 26.136.312 +0.38% 217.1
2015 25.575.350 +0.49% 212.4
2010 24.987.258 +0.44% 207.5
2005 24.396.433 +0.58% 202.6
2000 23.665.910 +0.72% 196.5
1995 22.669.304 +1.23% 188.3
1990 21.112.137 +1.48% 175.3
1985 19.620.388 +1.48% 162.9
1980 18.236.786 +1.41% 151.5
1975 16.971.055 +1.79% 140.9
1970 15.172.775 +2.74% 126
1965 13.219.369 +2.56% 109.8
1960 11.722.953 +2.36% 97.4
1955 10.403.325 +1.57% 86.4
1950 11.116.736 - 92.3

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Chagang Province
1.299.830
Kangwon Province
1.477.582
Kumgangsan Tourist Region
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Nampo
366.815
North Hamgyong Province
2.327.362
North Hwanghae Province
2.113.672
North Pyongan Province
2.728.662
Pyongyang
3.255.388
Rason
196.954
Ryanggang Province
719.269
South Hamgyong Province
3.066.013
South Hwanghae Province
2.310.485
South Pyongan Province
4.051.696

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