Korea, Dem. People's Rep.—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #100 of 216Updated May 2026
Latest Value
120,540
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#100
of 216 countries
Maximum
120,540
2000
Minimum
120,540
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
120,540
Previous
120,540
Highest
120,540
Lowest
120,540
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s surface area (sq km) was 120,540 in 2023, ranking #100 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 120,540 (2000) and the lowest was 120,540 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 120,540 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 120,540 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).