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North Korea

PyongyangPRK
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Capital
PyongyangCountry directory
Population2025
26.57MPeople calling it home
Surface area2023
120.54K km²Land and inland waters
GDP
—No available observation
GDP per capita
—No available observation
Life expectancy2024
73.7 yearsAt birth · years
Latest available observations. Reporting years vary by measure.
Sources & reading notes

World Bank — World Development Indicators. GDP is measured in current US dollars; exchange rates affect comparisons. Open Full profile for each indicator’s source and reporting period.

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