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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
Safely managed drinking water
66.6%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.2023 · 66.6%
017.2634.5351.7969.061960199320252000: 69%2001: 69%2002: 69%2003: 69.1%2004: 69%2005: 68.8%2006: 68.6%2007: 68.4%2008: 68.2%2009: 68%2010: 67.8%2011: 67.7%2012: 67.5%2013: 67.3%2014: 67.1%2015: 67%2016: 66.8%2017: 66.6%2018: 66.5%2019: 66.3%2020: 66.4%2021: 66.5%2022: 66.5%2023: 66.6%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Korea, Dem. People's Rep. in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Pyongyang
Country code
PRK

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