Key Indicators
| Indicator | 朝鲜 | 日本 | 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 |
朝鲜 vs 日本: Analysis
日本 has a larger population than 朝鲜. 朝鲜 is home to approximately 26.5M people, while 日本 has about 124.0M.
By surface area, 日本 is the larger country. 朝鲜 covers 120,540 km2, and 日本 spans 377,969 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in 日本: 73.6 years in 朝鲜 versus 84.0 years in 日本. 日本 has the lower unemployment rate (朝鲜: 3.54%, 日本: 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 朝鲜 and 日本?
The population difference is approximately 97.5M. 朝鲜 has 26.5M people (2024), and 日本 has 124.0M (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, 朝鲜 or 日本?
日本 has higher life expectancy. 朝鲜: 73.6 years (2023), 日本: 84.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, 朝鲜 or 日本?
日本 is larger by area. 朝鲜 covers 120,540 km2, while 日本 covers 377,969 km2. Source: World Bank.