Population
North Korea is higher
North Korea records 26,498,823, about 7.52× the other value.
Country comparison
MongoliavsNorth Korea
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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Mongolia is higher
Mongolia records 1,564,116 km², about 13.0× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇲🇳 Mongolia3,524,788
🇰🇵 North Korea26,498,823
North Korea’s population is 652% larger than that of Mongolia, a difference of 22,974,035.
Surface area
🇲🇳 Mongolia1,564,116 km²
🇰🇵 North Korea120,540 km²
Mongolia’s surface area is about 13.0× that of North Korea, a difference of 1,443,576 km².
Population density
🇲🇳 Mongolia2.3 /km²
🇰🇵 North Korea220 /km²
North Korea’s population density is about 97.6× that of Mongolia, a difference of 218 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇲🇳 Mongolia$23.79 billion · 2024
🇰🇵 North KoreaNo data
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for North Korea, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita
🇲🇳 Mongolia$6,751 · 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
Ulan Bator
Pyongyang
Population
3,524,788
26,498,823
Surface area
1,564,116 km²
120,540 km²
Population density
2.3 /km²
220 /km²
Nominal GDP
$23.79 billion · 2024
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GDP per capita
$6,751 · 2024
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Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Currency
Mongolian tögrög · MNT · ₮
North Korean Won · KPW · ₩
Nationality
Mongolian
North Korean
Phone code
+976
+850
Internet domain
.mn
.kp
ISO codes
MN / MNG
KP / PRK
Time zone
Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd (+1 more)
Asia/Pyongyang
Native name
Монгол улс
북한
| Measure | Mongolia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ulan Bator | Pyongyang |
| Population | 3,524,788 | 26,498,823 |
| Surface area | 1,564,116 km² | 120,540 km² |
| Population density | 2.3 /km² | 220 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $23.79 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $6,751 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Mongolian tögrög · MNT · ₮ | North Korean Won · KPW · ₩ |
| Nationality | Mongolian | North Korean |
| Phone code | +976 | +850 |
| Internet domain | .mn | .kp |
| ISO codes | MN / MNG | KP / PRK |
| Time zone | Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd (+1 more) | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Native name | Монгол улс | 북한 |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, renowned for its vast steppes and strong nomadic heritage.
Full Mongolia 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 →Mongolia & North Korea: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator.
What is the population of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a recorded population of approximately 3,524,788 people.
How big is Mongolia?
Mongolia covers an area of about 1,564,116 km².
What is the population density of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a population density of roughly 2.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.79 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,751.
What currency is used in Mongolia?
Mongolia uses the Mongolian tögrög (MNT), with the symbol ₮.
Where is Mongolia located?
Mongolia is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Mongolia?
The native name of Mongolia is Монгол улс.
What are people from Mongolia called?
People from Mongolia are referred to as Mongolian.
What is the phone calling code for Mongolia?
The international dialing code for Mongolia is +976.
What is the internet domain for Mongolia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mongolia is .mn.
What time zone is Mongolia in?
Mongolia spans 3 time zones including Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd, Asia/Ulaanbaatar.
What is Mongolia known for?
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, renowned for its vast steppes and strong nomadic heritage.
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.