Key Indicators
| Indicator | 북한 | 일본 | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | -- | $4.03T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | -- | $32,487 | 2024 |
| Population | 26.5M | 124.0M | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | -- | 0.10% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | -- | 2.74% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.54% | 2.45% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 73.6 years | 84.0 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 120,540 km2 | 377,969 km2 | 2023 |
북한 vs 일본: Analysis
일본 has a larger population than 북한. 북한 is home to approximately 26.5M people, while 일본 has about 124.0M.
By surface area, 일본 is the larger country. 북한 covers 120,540 km2, and 일본 spans 377,969 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in 일본: 73.6 years in 북한 versus 84.0 years in 일본. 일본 has the lower unemployment rate (북한: 3.54%, 일본: 2.45%).
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 일본?
The population difference is approximately 97.5M. 북한 has 26.5M people (2024), and 일본 has 124.0M (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, 북한 or 일본?
일본 has higher life expectancy. 북한: 73.6 years (2023), 일본: 84.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, 북한 or 일본?
일본 is larger by area. 북한 covers 120,540 km2, while 일본 covers 377,969 km2. Source: World Bank.