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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population26.57M2025 · peopleGross domestic product—Not reported by the sourceGDP per capita—Not reported by the sourceLife expectancy at birth73.72024 · yearsInternet use0%2004 · % of populationForest area49.6%2023 · % of land area
Basic sanitation
84.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.2023 · 84.8%
021.242.4163.6184.821960199320252002: 75.2%2003: 75.2%2004: 75.2%2005: 75.2%2006: 75.2%2007: 75.9%2008: 76.6%2009: 77.3%2010: 78%2011: 78.7%2012: 79.5%2013: 80.2%2014: 80.9%2015: 81.7%2016: 82.4%2017: 83.2%2018: 83.9%2019: 84.6%2020: 84.7%2021: 84.7%2022: 84.8%2023: 84.8%

The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs.

Country context

Korea, Dem. People's Rep. in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Pyongyang
Country code
PRK

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