Korea, Dem. People's Rep.
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Population, GDP, and key facts about Korea, Dem. People's Rep. — updated for 2026.
Capital · PYONGYANGContinent · ASIAISO · PRK
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. quick facts
- Population
- 26,498,823
- Area
- 120,540 km²
- Population density
- 219 people/km²
- GDP
- —
- GDP per capita
- —
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Currency
- North Korean won (₩, KPW)
- Language
- Korean
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. at human scale
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What is the capital of Korea, Dem. People's Rep.?
The capital of Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is Pyongyang.
What is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s population?
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. has a population of 26,498,823.
What is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s GDP per capita?
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s GDP per capita is —.
What is the currency of Korea, Dem. People's Rep.?
The currency of Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is the North Korean won (KPW).
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep. bigger than Hong Kong SAR, China?
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is about 109× the size of Hong Kong SAR, China by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.