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North Korea
25,446,535
Population nowvs
Bulgaria
6,762,582
Population nowAs of 2026, North Korea has a population of about 25,446,535 while Bulgaria has about 6,762,582 — a difference of 18,683,953 people. North Korea is growing faster (-0.05% per year).
| North Korea | Metric | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| -0.05% | Growth rate / yr | -0.47% |
| 7.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 8.8 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 211.1 | Density / km² | 60.9 |
| 51.0% | Male % | 46.5% |
| 96.0% | Literacy % | 99.0% |
| 24.0% | Smoking % | 26.0% |
| 70.7 | Life expectancy | 70.9 |