Resources statistical capacity in North Korea
North Korea: Resources statistical capacity was 252,980 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in North Korea, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 252,980 for resources statistical capacity in 2023.
The figure is up 185.4% on the previous year and up 221.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in North Korea peaked at 1.22 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,980, in 2016.
That places North Korea 108th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resources statistical capacity in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.22 million | — |
| 2011 | 295,422 | -75.7% |
| 2012 | 78,730 | -73.3% |
| 2013 | 19,250 | -75.5% |
| 2014 | 28,474 | +47.9% |
| 2015 | 305,258 | +972.1% |
| 2016 | 2,980 | -99.0% |
| 2017 | 429,692 | +14319.2% |
| 2018 | 888,444 | +106.8% |
| 2019 | 942,569 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 125,356 | -86.7% |
| 2021 | 266,408 | +112.5% |
| 2022 | 88,646 | -66.7% |
| 2023 | 252,980 | +185.4% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 252,980 is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.71 million, 7% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 252,980 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 413,656, 61% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +14319.2% | 2,980 | 429,692 |
| 2015 | +972.1% | 28,474 | 305,258 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 420,664 | 2,980 | 1.22 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 183,348 | 88,646 | 266,408 | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More reference data data for North Korea
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 91.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 245.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 11.62 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is resources statistical capacity in North Korea?
- Resources statistical capacity in North Korea was 252,980 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,980 in 2016.
- How does North Korea rank for resources statistical capacity?
- North Korea ranks 108th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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