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North Korea: key facts and figures
North Korea has 26.5 million people, Korean as an official language, the North Korean Won and 17 public holidays a year. It ranks 184th of 193 countries for e-government index.
26.5 millionpeople
KPWcurrency
Koreanofficial language
+850calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
26.5 millionPopulation
- Annual change+0.31%
- Fertility rate1.8 per woman#112
- Aged 65 and over12.4%#65
Currency
what money is used and its official code
North Korean WonCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeKPW
- SymbolKPW
- CapitalPyongyang
Languages
which languages hold official status
KoreanOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type FPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+850
- Time zoneAsia/Pyongyang
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
17Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 8Korean People's Army Foundation Day
- Feb 16Birthday of Kim Jong Il
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMountainous interior and western lowlands
- ClimateThe climate is temperate continental, with cold dry winters, warm humid summers and most annual precipitation falling during the warmer months.
Education
how the school system is structured
92.1%Primary gross enrolment
- Lower-secondary gross enrolment94.7%
- Upper-secondary gross enrolment98.7%
- Post-secondary vocational share100%
Digital Adoption
internet access and digital development
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Economy
the size of the economy and how it is changing
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Human Development
health, schooling and development indicators
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