Population
China is higher
China records 1,408,975,000, about 53.2× the other value.
Country comparison
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Surface area
China is higher
China records 9,562,910 km², about 79.3× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇳 China1,408,975,000
🇰🇵 North Korea26,498,823
China’s population is about 53.2× that of North Korea, a difference of 1,382,476,177.
Surface area
🇨🇳 China9,562,910 km²
🇰🇵 North Korea120,540 km²
China’s surface area is about 79.3× that of North Korea, a difference of 9,442,370 km².
Population density
🇨🇳 China147 /km²
🇰🇵 North Korea220 /km²
North Korea’s population density is 49% higher than that of China, a difference of 72.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇳 China$18.74 trillion · 2024
🇰🇵 North KoreaNo data
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for North Korea, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita
🇨🇳 China$13,303 · 2024
🇰🇵 North KoreaNo data
GDP per capita data is unavailable for North Korea, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Beijing
Pyongyang
Population
1,408,975,000
26,498,823
Surface area
9,562,910 km²
120,540 km²
Population density
147 /km²
220 /km²
Nominal GDP
$18.74 trillion · 2024
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GDP per capita
$13,303 · 2024
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Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Currency
Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥
North Korean Won · KPW · ₩
Nationality
Chinese
North Korean
Phone code
+86
+850
Internet domain
.cn
.kp
ISO codes
CN / CHN
KP / PRK
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi
Asia/Pyongyang
Native name
中国
북한
| Measure | China | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Beijing | Pyongyang |
| Population | 1,408,975,000 | 26,498,823 |
| Surface area | 9,562,910 km² | 120,540 km² |
| Population density | 147 /km² | 220 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $18.74 trillion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $13,303 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥ | North Korean Won · KPW · ₩ |
| Nationality | Chinese | North Korean |
| Phone code | +86 | +850 |
| Internet domain | .cn | .kp |
| ISO codes | CN / CHN | KP / PRK |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Native name | 中国 | 북한 |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout China
China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
Full China profile →About North Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea, is a country in East Asia occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula.
Full North Korea profile →China & North Korea: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What is the population of China?
China has a recorded population of approximately 1,408,975,000 people.
How big is China?
China covers an area of about 9,562,910 km².
What is the population density of China?
China has a population density of roughly 147 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of China?
China has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $18.74 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of China?
China has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,303.
What currency is used in China?
China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), with the symbol ¥.
Where is China located?
China is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of China?
The native name of China is 中国.
What are people from China called?
People from China are referred to as Chinese.
What is the phone calling code for China?
The international dialing code for China is +86.
What is the internet domain for China?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for China is .cn.
What time zone is China in?
China spans 2 time zones including Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi.
What is China known for?
China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
What is the population of North Korea?
North Korea has a recorded population of approximately 26,498,823 people.
How big is North Korea?
North Korea covers an area of about 120,540 km².
What is the population density of North Korea?
North Korea has a population density of roughly 220 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What currency is used in North Korea?
North Korea uses the North Korean Won (KPW), with the symbol ₩.
Where is North Korea located?
North Korea is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of North Korea?
The native name of North Korea is 북한.
What are people from North Korea called?
People from North Korea are referred to as North Korean.
What is the phone calling code for North Korea?
The international dialing code for North Korea is +850.
What is the internet domain for North Korea?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for North Korea is .kp.
What time zone is North Korea in?
North Korea uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
What is North Korea known for?
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea, is a country in East Asia occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula.