The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in North Korea was worth 18 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of North Korea represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. source: World Bank

GDP in North Korea averaged 11.79 USD Billion from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18.00 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 4.85 USD Billion in 1995. This page provides - North Korea GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. North Korea GDP - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on September of 2025.

GDP in North Korea is expected to reach 18.45 USD Billion by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the North Korea GDP is projected to trend around 19.00 USD Billion in 2026 and 19.56 USD Billion in 2027, according to our econometric models.


Components Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP from Agriculture 7979.80 8135.60 KPW Billion Dec 2024
GDP from Construction 4389.90 3910.10 KPW Billion Dec 2024
GDP from Manufacturing 6291.10 5877.20 KPW Billion Dec 2024
GDP from Mining 3856.70 3545.30 KPW Billion Dec 2024
GDP from Public Administration 9438.20 9322.60 KPW Billion Dec 2024
GDP from Services 12161.90 12001.40 KPW Billion Dec 2024
GDP from Transport 507.40 490.30 KPW Billion Dec 2024
GDP from Utilities 2059.80 2041.50 KPW Billion Dec 2024


North Korea GDP
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
18.00 17.36 18.00 4.85 1970 - 2019 USD Billion Yearly
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