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Population
Surface area
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Japan’s population is 368% larger than that of North Korea, a difference of 97,476,548.
Japan’s surface area is 214% larger than that of North Korea, a difference of 257,429 km².
Japan’s population density is 49% higher than that of North Korea, a difference of 108 /km².
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for North Korea, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
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.
Tokyo
Pyongyang
123,975,371
26,498,823
377,969 km²
120,540 km²
328 /km²
220 /km²
$4.03 trillion · 2024
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$32,487 · 2024
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Asia
Asia
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Japanese yen · JPY · ¥
North Korean Won · KPW · ₩
Japanese
North Korean
+81
+850
.jp
.kp
JP / JPN
KP / PRK
Asia/Tokyo
Asia/Pyongyang
日本
북한
| Measure | Japan | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tokyo | Pyongyang |
| Population | 123,975,371 | 26,498,823 |
| Surface area | 377,969 km² | 120,540 km² |
| Population density | 328 /km² | 220 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.03 trillion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $32,487 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Japanese yen · JPY · ¥ | North Korean Won · KPW · ₩ |
| Nationality | Japanese | North Korean |
| Phone code | +81 | +850 |
| Internet domain | .jp | .kp |
| ISO codes | JP / JPN | KP / PRK |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Native name | 日本 | 북한 |
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Japan, an island nation where ancient traditions meet cutting‑edge technology, captivates visitors with its harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural depth, and urban dynamism.
Full Japan profile →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 →The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Japan has a recorded population of approximately 123,975,371 people.
Japan covers an area of about 377,969 km².
Japan has a population density of roughly 328 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Japan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.03 trillion as of 2024.
Japan has a GDP per capita of approximately $32,487.
Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), with the symbol ¥.
Japan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Japan is 日本.
People from Japan are referred to as Japanese.
The international dialing code for Japan is +81.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Japan is .jp.
Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Japan, an island nation where ancient traditions meet cutting‑edge technology, captivates visitors with its harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural depth, and urban dynamism.
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
North Korea has a recorded population of approximately 26,498,823 people.
North Korea covers an area of about 120,540 km².
North Korea has a population density of roughly 220 /km² (people per square kilometre).
North Korea uses the North Korean Won (KPW), with the symbol ₩.
North Korea is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of North Korea is 북한.
People from North Korea are referred to as North Korean.
The international dialing code for North Korea is +850.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for North Korea is .kp.
North Korea uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
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.