Key Indicators
| Indicator | 북한 | 중국 | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | -- | $18.74T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | -- | $13,303 | 2024 |
| Population | 26.5M | 1.41B | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | -- | 4.98% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | -- | 0.22% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.54% | 4.62% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 73.6 years | 78.0 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 120,540 km2 | 9,562,910 km2 | 2023 |
북한 vs 중국: Analysis
중국 has a larger population than 북한. 북한 is home to approximately 26.5M people, while 중국 has about 1.41B.
By surface area, 중국 is the larger country. 북한 covers 120,540 km2, and 중국 spans 9,562,910 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in 중국: 73.6 years in 북한 versus 78.0 years in 중국. 북한 has the lower unemployment rate (북한: 3.54%, 중국: 4.62%).
These figures are drawn from World Bank Open Data and reflect the most recent available reporting year for each indicator. For historical trends and additional indicators, explore the individual country profiles on NationStat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population difference between 북한 and 중국?
The population difference is approximately 1.38B. 북한 has 26.5M people (2024), and 중국 has 1.41B (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, 북한 or 중국?
중국 has higher life expectancy. 북한: 73.6 years (2023), 중국: 78.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, 북한 or 중국?
중국 is larger by area. 북한 covers 120,540 km2, while 중국 covers 9,562,910 km2. Source: World Bank.