Which has higher population, North Korea or Nepal?

Nepal, at 22,583 against 21,837 in North Korea as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Nepal?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

North Korea vs Nepal: Population (UN estimates and projections)

North Korea

21,837

in 2030

Nepal

22,583

in 2030

North Korea rank

54th

Nepal rank

53rd

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

North Korea
Nepal

How they compare

Nepal currently reports 22,583 against 21,837 in North Korea, a difference of 746.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was North Korea ahead.

North Korea ranks 54th and Nepal ranks 53rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 4 and Nepal in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	North Korea	Nepal	Difference	Ahead
1990s	16,537	12,843	3,694	North Korea
2000s	18,478	15,844	2,634	North Korea
2010s	20,380	18,513	1,868	North Korea
2020s	21,489	21,310	178.4	North Korea
2030s	21,837	22,583	745.7	Nepal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, North Korea or Nepal?: Nepal, at 22,583 against 21,837 in North Korea as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between North Korea and Nepal?: 746, with Nepal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Nepal?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do North Korea and Nepal rank globally for population?: North Korea ranks 54th and Nepal ranks 53rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.