Country reference
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.
Korea, Dem. People's Rep., officially recorded here as Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is in East Asia & Pacific. Its capital is Pyongyang, and the profile links the place to KPW, 1 recorded IANA time zone, airports, education organizations, postal locations and historical route data. The World Bank income classification shown for this profile is Low income. GeoNames reports an area of 120,540 square kilometres. The structured country metadata lists calling code 850, top-level domain .kp, 1 language code, and 3 neighbouring territories. The latest published World Bank population value in this profile is 26,571,036 for 2025. Indicator years can differ because each source series is published on its own schedule; the tables and charts below retain the year and unit for every observation. Country names, boundaries and classifications can change over time. Regional and income labels are statistical classifications rather than political or legal judgments. Linked airport, university, air-quality, postal and route totals reflect only records published in this DataOfWorld release, not complete national inventories.
Key facts
- Country code
- KP
- ISO alpha-3
- PRK
- Official name
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Region
- East Asia & Pacific
- Income level
- Low income
- Currency
- KPW
- Time zones
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Area (sq km)
- 120540.0
- Calling code
- 850
- Top-level domain
- .kp
- Postal code format
- ###-###
- Languages
- ko-KP
- Neighbours
- CN, KR, RU
- GeoNames ID
- 1873107
- Latitude
- 39.0319
- Longitude
- 125.754
Economy and population
Published World Bank indicators
Series are displayed independently because publication years and units can differ.
Annual indicator
Population
26,571,0362025
Total population Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: people
Comparability: Comparable across countries subject to World Bank methodology and revision notes
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | people | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26,571,036 | — | — |
| 2024 | 26,498,823 | — | — |
| 2023 | 26,418,204 | — | — |
| 2022 | 26,328,845 | — | — |
| 2021 | 26,232,534 | — | — |
| 2020 | 26,136,312 | — | — |
| 2019 | 26,037,632 | — | — |
| 2018 | 25,931,147 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25,817,709 | — | — |
| 2016 | 25,698,326 | — | — |
| 2015 | 25,575,350 | — | — |
| 2014 | 25,451,262 | — | — |
| 2013 | 25,329,451 | — | — |
| 2012 | 25,211,728 | — | — |
| 2011 | 25,097,874 | — | — |
| 2010 | 24,987,258 | — | — |
| 2009 | 24,878,332 | — | — |
| 2008 | 24,764,618 | — | — |
| 2007 | 24,646,383 | — | — |
| 2006 | 24,524,507 | — | — |
Annual indicator
Unemployment
3.54%2025
Share of the total labor force without work but available for and seeking employment Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: percent of total labor force
Comparability: Definitions and modeled estimates may differ; do not treat as a legal employment measure
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | % of labor force | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.54% | — | — |
| 2024 | 3.54% | — | — |
| 2023 | 3.46% | — | — |
| 2022 | 3.46% | — | — |
| 2021 | 3.69% | — | — |
| 2020 | 3.62% | — | — |
| 2019 | 3.44% | — | — |
| 2018 | 3.41% | — | — |
| 2017 | 3.50% | — | — |
| 2016 | 3.57% | — | — |
| 2015 | 3.52% | — | — |
| 2014 | 3.51% | — | — |
| 2013 | 3.57% | — | — |
| 2012 | 3.54% | — | — |
| 2011 | 3.52% | — | — |
| 2010 | 3.42% | — | — |
| 2009 | 3.48% | — | — |
| 2008 | 3.48% | — | — |
| 2007 | 3.55% | — | — |
| 2006 | 3.55% | — | — |
Annual indicator
Access to electricity
61.40%2024
Population with access to electricity Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: percent of population
Comparability: Compare only matching periods and coverage definitions
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | % of population | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.40% | — | — |
| 2023 | 57.50% | — | — |
| 2022 | 54.70% | — | — |
| 2021 | 52.60% | — | — |
| 2020 | 50.50% | — | — |
| 2019 | 48.40% | — | — |
| 2018 | 46.30% | — | — |
| 2017 | 44.20% | — | — |
| 2016 | 42.10% | — | — |
| 2015 | 40.00% | — | — |
| 2014 | 37.80% | — | — |
| 2013 | 35.70% | — | — |
| 2012 | 33.60% | — | — |
| 2011 | 31.40% | — | — |
| 2010 | 29.30% | — | — |
| 2009 | 26.00% | — | — |
Annual indicator
CO₂ emissions per capita
2.50 t CO₂e per person2024
Carbon dioxide emissions excluding land-use change and forestry per person Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: tonnes CO₂-equivalent per person; AR5 basis
Comparability: Keep AR5 basis and land-use exclusion explicit
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | t CO₂e per person | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.50 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2023 | 2.49 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2022 | 2.27 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2021 | 2.18 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2020 | 2.64 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2019 | 2.82 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2018 | 2.56 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2017 | 2.85 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2016 | 1.40 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2015 | 1.28 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2014 | 1.63 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2013 | 1.50 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2012 | 1.94 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2011 | 2.02 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2010 | 2.76 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2009 | 2.88 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2008 | 3.01 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2007 | 2.76 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
| 2006 | 3.31 t CO₂e per person | — | — |
Annual indicator
Fertility rate
1.78 births per woman2024
Total births per woman Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: births per woman
Comparability: Compare only matching periods and methodology
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | births per woman | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.78 births per woman | — | — |
| 2023 | 1.78 births per woman | — | — |
| 2022 | 1.80 births per woman | — | — |
| 2021 | 1.81 births per woman | — | — |
| 2020 | 1.82 births per woman | — | — |
| 2019 | 1.82 births per woman | — | — |
| 2018 | 1.83 births per woman | — | — |
| 2017 | 1.85 births per woman | — | — |
| 2016 | 1.86 births per woman | — | — |
| 2015 | 1.86 births per woman | — | — |
| 2014 | 1.87 births per woman | — | — |
| 2013 | 1.88 births per woman | — | — |
| 2012 | 1.88 births per woman | — | — |
| 2011 | 1.88 births per woman | — | — |
| 2010 | 1.89 births per woman | — | — |
| 2009 | 1.91 births per woman | — | — |
| 2008 | 1.97 births per woman | — | — |
| 2007 | 1.94 births per woman | — | — |
| 2006 | 1.94 births per woman | — | — |
Annual indicator
Infant mortality
13.30 per 1,000 live births2024
Deaths before age one per 1,000 live births Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: deaths before age one per 1,000 live births
Comparability: Descriptive modeled estimate; not medical advice
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-08-02
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | per 1,000 live births | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.30 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2023 | 14.50 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2022 | 14.30 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2021 | 14.10 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2020 | 14.10 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2019 | 14.30 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2018 | 14.80 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2017 | 15.40 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2016 | 16.50 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2015 | 17.20 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2014 | 18.20 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2013 | 19.30 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2012 | 20.60 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2011 | 21.70 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2010 | 22.90 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2009 | 23.90 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2008 | 24.70 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2007 | 25.60 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2006 | 25.90 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
Annual indicator
Life expectancy
73.74 years2024
Life expectancy at birth Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: years at birth
Comparability: Descriptive population estimate; not medical advice
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | years | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.74 years | — | — |
| 2023 | 73.64 years | — | — |
| 2022 | 73.64 years | — | — |
| 2021 | 73.44 years | — | — |
| 2020 | 72.78 years | — | — |
| 2019 | 72.93 years | — | — |
| 2018 | 73.02 years | — | — |
| 2017 | 73.03 years | — | — |
| 2016 | 72.97 years | — | — |
| 2015 | 72.83 years | — | — |
| 2014 | 72.45 years | — | — |
| 2013 | 71.87 years | — | — |
| 2012 | 71.32 years | — | — |
| 2011 | 70.77 years | — | — |
| 2010 | 70.25 years | — | — |
| 2009 | 69.70 years | — | — |
| 2008 | 69.30 years | — | — |
| 2007 | 69.02 years | — | — |
| 2006 | 69.06 years | — | — |
Annual indicator
Primary school enrollment
92.06%2018
Gross enrollment ratio for primary education Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: total primary enrollment as a percentage of the official primary-school-age population
Comparability: Gross ratios can exceed 100 and do not measure completion or education quality
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-08-02
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | % gross enrollment ratio | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 92.06% | — | — |
| 2009 | 101.16% | — | — |
Annual indicator
Renewable energy consumption
14.70%2021
Renewable energy share of total final energy consumption Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: percent of total final energy consumption
Comparability: Keep separate from electricity-generation shares
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | % of final energy consumption | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14.70% | — | — |
| 2020 | 11.20% | — | — |
| 2019 | 10.00% | — | — |
| 2018 | 11.90% | — | — |
| 2017 | 10.20% | — | — |
| 2016 | 24.00% | — | — |
| 2015 | 22.60% | — | — |
| 2014 | 18.50% | — | — |
| 2013 | 20.80% | — | — |
| 2012 | 15.40% | — | — |
| 2011 | 14.80% | — | — |
| 2010 | 11.00% | — | — |
| 2009 | 10.40% | — | — |
| 2008 | 10.20% | — | — |
| 2007 | 10.90% | — | — |
| 2006 | 9.00% | — | — |
Annual indicator
Secondary school enrollment
94.25%2015
Gross enrollment ratio for secondary education Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: total secondary enrollment as a percentage of the official secondary-school-age population
Comparability: Gross ratios can exceed 100 and do not measure completion or education quality
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-08-02
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | % gross enrollment ratio | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 94.25% | — | — |
Annual indicator
Under-five mortality
16.70 per 1,000 live births2024
Deaths before age five per 1,000 live births Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: deaths per 1,000 live births
Comparability: Descriptive modeled estimate; not medical advice
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | per 1,000 live births | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.70 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2023 | 18.00 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2022 | 17.70 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2021 | 17.40 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2020 | 17.40 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2019 | 17.70 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2018 | 18.40 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2017 | 19.10 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2016 | 20.60 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2015 | 21.40 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2014 | 22.60 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2013 | 24.10 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2012 | 25.70 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2011 | 27.20 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2010 | 28.70 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2009 | 30.00 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2008 | 31.00 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2007 | 32.40 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
| 2006 | 32.80 per 1,000 live births | — | — |
Annual indicator
Urban population
64.19%2025
Share of population living in urban areas Values retain the source period and unit. Methodology.
Unit basis: percent of total population
Comparability: National definitions of urban areas differ
Source status: Publish numeric observations returned by the WDI API; preserve missing years
License reviewed: 2026-07-28
Revision cadence: weekly snapshot; upstream annual series may be revised
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| Period | % of population | Source flag | Confidentiality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64.19% | — | — |
| 2024 | 63.86% | — | — |
| 2023 | 63.54% | — | — |
| 2022 | 63.23% | — | — |
| 2021 | 62.93% | — | — |
| 2020 | 62.64% | — | — |
| 2019 | 62.35% | — | — |
| 2018 | 62.08% | — | — |
| 2017 | 61.82% | — | — |
| 2016 | 61.57% | — | — |
| 2015 | 61.32% | — | — |
| 2014 | 61.09% | — | — |
| 2013 | 60.88% | — | — |
| 2012 | 60.68% | — | — |
| 2011 | 60.48% | — | — |
| 2010 | 60.31% | — | — |
| 2009 | 60.15% | — | — |
| 2008 | 60.03% | — | — |
| 2007 | 59.93% | — | — |
| 2006 | 59.83% | — | — |
Field-level provenance
Sources for this profile
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iso-codes package
- Applicable date
- 2026-08-02
- Dataset version
- iso-codes-4.16.0
- License
- GNU Lesser General Public License 2.1 or later
- Attribution
- iso-codes project
World Bank Open Data
- Applicable date
- 2026-08-02
- Dataset version
- d29d57f8adf9
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
- Attribution
- World Bank
IANA Time Zone Database
- Applicable date
- 2026-08-02
- Dataset version
- 2026c
- License
- Public domain (database); see distribution notices
- Attribution
- IANA Time Zone Database maintainers
Unicode CLDR territory currency data
- Applicable date
- 2026-08-02
- Dataset version
- Babel bundled CLDR data
- License
- Unicode License v3
- Attribution
- Unicode, Inc.; delivered through Babel
GeoNames Country Information
- Applicable date
- 2026-07-30
- Dataset version
- 93bafc525813
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
- Attribution
- GeoNames
World Bank Open Data
- Applicable date
- 2025-12-31
- Dataset version
- 611949551dfc
- License
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- Attribution
- World Bank
World Bank Open Data
- Applicable date
- 2025-12-31
- Dataset version
- 45f2ef3677e5
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- World Bank
World Bank Open Data
- Applicable date
- 2024-12-31
- Dataset version
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- World Bank
World Bank Open Data
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World Bank Open Data
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DataOfWorld deterministic country profile template
- Applicable date
- 2026-08-02
- Dataset version
- country-profile-v1
- License
- Original DataOfWorld text
- Attribution
- DataOfWorld
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