North Korea

Country in Asia

In brief

Population: 26.6M (2025). World rank 56 of 216; in Asia, 21 of 49. Area: 120,538 km². World rank 100 of 249; in Asia, 29 of 50. Life expectancy: 73.7 years (2024). World rank 118 of 216 (1 = best); in Asia, 29 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: population 25.6M → 26.6M.

State

Official name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Local name: 조선
Capital: Pyongyang
Region: Asia
Form of government: Communist party-led state
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 26,571,036 2025
Area: 120,538 km²
GDP: No data
GDP per person: No data
Life expectancy: 73.7 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Korean
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Time zones: UTC+9
Calling code: +850
Emergency numbers: No data
Driving side: Right
Plug types: A, C, F
Mains voltage: 110 / 220 V