What is the Population of North Korea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
North Korea has a population of approximately 25,950,000 people, making it the 56th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.32% of the world's population. With a land area of 120,538 km², the population density is roughly 215 people per km².
| Population | 25,950,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 56th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.32% |
| Area | 120,538 km² |
| Population density | 215 / km² |
| Demonym | North Korean |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 56th |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 53rd |
| Australia | 27,536,874 | 54th |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 55th |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 57th |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 58th |
| Taiwan | 23,317,031 | 59th |
North Korea compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| South Korea | 51,159,889 | 100,210 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
North Korea in context
- North Korea covers 120,538 km², making it the 97th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: China, South Korea, Russia.
- With 25,950,000 people, North Korea holds about 1.6% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- North Korea is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of North Korea — FAQ
What is the population of North Korea?
The population of North Korea is approximately 25,950,000 (25.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of North Korea in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of North Korea at approximately 25,950,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). North Korea is the 56th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in North Korea?
Approximately 25,950,000 people live in North Korea, making it the 56th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does North Korea rank by population?
North Korea is the 56th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.32%.
What is the population density of North Korea?
North Korea has a population density of roughly 215 people per km², based on a land area of 120,538 km².
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