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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
Undernourishment
47%

% of population·2018

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.2018 · 47%
011.8823.7535.6347.51960199320252001: 35.9%2002: 35.2%2003: 32.9%2004: 33.2%2005: 34.5%2006: 37%2007: 39.1%2008: 40.5%2009: 42%2010: 42.9%2011: 43.4%2012: 43.7%2013: 43.7%2014: 44.5%2015: 45.2%2016: 46%2017: 47.5%2018: 47%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Korea, Dem. People's Rep. in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Pyongyang
Country code
PRK

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