North Korea Live GDP
$10,071,379,198
GDP Added Today
$23,162,758
North Korea GDP (2026)
LiveNorth Korea has a centrally planned economy where industry, mining, agriculture, and state-controlled production dominate economic activity. Limited international trade and economic restrictions have shaped the country's development path for decades. This page provides North Korea GDP figures, historical trends, and an overview of the economy in 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2023)
3.06%
vs 2022
โฒ +3.06%
GDP Per Capita (2023)
$640
vs 2022
โฒ +$640
Global Rank (Nominal)
#149
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1970โ2023
54 years
North Korea GDP Growth (1970โ2023)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1970โ2023 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$17.49B
Lowest GDP
$4.85B
Average Growth
0.06%
1970โ2023
Best Growth
3.06%
Weakest Growth
0.00%
Share of World GDP (2026)
North Korea
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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North Korea's GDP in 2026 is $16.45B.
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It ranks #149 among 218 countries.
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North Korea contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $640 in 2023.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.06% in 2023.
Historical Data
North Korea GDP Historical Data (1970โ2023)
| 2023 | $16,446,632,290 | 3.06% | $640 | 0.02% | #138 |
| 2022 | $15,176,134,613 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2021 | $16,750,452,731 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2020 | $15,847,371,620 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2019 | $16,331,452,313 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2018 | $17,487,261,057 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #121 |
| 2017 | $17,364,724,931 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2016 | $16,786,184,836 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2015 | $16,282,601,357 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2014 | $17,395,832,618 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2013 | $16,565,034,101 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2012 | $15,907,396,534 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2011 | $15,689,234,225 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2010 | $13,945,167,273 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2009 | $12,035,152,492 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2008 | $13,336,798,315 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2007 | $14,374,670,965 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #110 |
| 2006 | $13,764,393,535 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #106 |
| 2005 | $13,031,196,790 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #103 |
| 2004 | $11,168,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #102 |
| 2003 | $11,051,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #100 |
| 2002 | $10,910,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #96 |
| 2001 | $11,021,860,465 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #93 |
| 2000 | $10,607,906,977 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #93 |
| 1999 | $10,280,000,000 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #94 |
| 1998 | $10,273,488,372 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #93 |
| 1997 | $10,322,790,698 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #88 |
| 1996 | $10,587,906,977 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #86 |
| 1995 | $4,849,295,775 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.02% | #113 |
| 1994 | $8,307,075,472 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.03% | #85 |
| 1993 | $10,744,075,829 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.04% | #77 |
| 1992 | $12,457,619,048 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.05% | #75 |
| 1991 | $13,687,441,860 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.06% | #67 |
| 1990 | $14,702,304,147 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.06% | #65 |
| 1989 | $15,771,363,636 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.08% | #60 |
| 1988 | $14,192,727,273 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.07% | #62 |
| 1987 | $14,391,200,030 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.08% | #62 |
| 1986 | $13,653,901,719 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #64 |
| 1985 | $12,074,736,049 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #64 |
| 1984 | $12,251,319,042 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.10% | #65 |
| 1983 | $12,855,131,499 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.11% | #64 |
| 1982 | $12,868,200,913 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.11% | #64 |
| 1981 | $10,244,473,639 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #68 |
| 1980 | $9,878,952,400 | 0.00% | N/A | 0.09% | #66 |
| 1979 | $9,489,867,819 | 0.00% | N/A | 21.60% | #3 |
| 1978 | $9,116,107,415 | 0.00% | N/A | 22.57% | #3 |
| 1977 | $8,757,067,642 | 0.00% | N/A | 25.58% | #2 |
| 1976 | $8,412,168,724 | 0.00% | N/A | 25.45% | #2 |
| 1975 | $8,080,853,721 | 0.00% | N/A | 26.07% | #2 |
| 1974 | $7,319,613,878 | 0.00% | N/A | 27.75% | #2 |
| 1973 | $6,630,085,035 | 0.00% | N/A | 30.18% | #2 |
| 1972 | $6,005,511,807 | 0.00% | N/A | 31.72% | #2 |
| 1971 | $5,439,775,187 | 0.00% | N/A | 33.14% | #2 |
| 1970 | $4,927,332,597 | 0.00% | N/A | 35.09% | #2 |
North Korea GDP Projections (IMF)
iProjection data is not available.
North Korea Economy Overview
North Korea operates a centrally planned economy where heavy industry, mining, agriculture, and state-owned enterprises dominate production. Coal, iron ore, rare minerals, machinery, chemicals, and military-related industries represent major industrial sectors, while agriculture focuses on rice, maize, potatoes, and livestock.
Economic activity is largely directed by the government, with limited market participation compared with most countries. Manufacturing, transportation, construction, and public services remain important domestically, although international sanctions and restricted trade significantly influence overall economic performance.
North Korea GDP Outlook
North Koreaโs economic outlook remains difficult to assess because reliable data is limited and much production occurs within a tightly controlled state system. Agriculture, mining, construction, domestic manufacturing, and informal markets may continue to support basic activity. Greater trade and infrastructure investment could improve productive capacity if external conditions changed. International sanctions, restricted technology access, energy shortages, poor infrastructure, food insecurity, isolation, and limited private investment continue to constrain economic development.