Quality of life comparison
If you lived in North Korea instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
Health
be 85.2% less likely to be obese
In Micronesia, Federated States of, 45.8% of adults are obese as of 2016. In North Korea, that number is 6.8% of people as of 2016.
live 2.7 years less
In Micronesia, Federated States of, the average life expectancy is 74 years (72 years for men, 77 years for women) as of 2022. In North Korea, that number is 72 years (68 years for men, 76 years for women) as of 2022.
Economy
make 51.4% less money
Micronesia, Federated States of has a GDP per capita of $3,500 as of 2019, while in North Korea, the GDP per capita is $1,700 as of 2015.
be 58.0% more likely to be unemployed
In Micronesia, Federated States of, 16.2% of adults are unemployed as of 2010. In North Korea, that number is 25.6% as of 2013.
Life
have 22.7% fewer children
In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are approximately 18.4 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022. In North Korea, there are 14.2 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022.
Basic Needs
be 20.2% more likely to have access to improved drinking water
In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 79% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2017. In North Korea, 94% of people do as of 2020.
be 68.3% less likely to have access to electricity
In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 82% of people have electricity access (94% in urban areas, and 79% in rural areas) as of 2018. In North Korea, that number is 26% of people on average (36% in urban areas, and 11% in rural areas) as of 2019.
Geography
see 59.2% less coastline
Micronesia, Federated States of has a total of 6,112 km of coastline. In North Korea, that number is 2,495 km.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.
North Korea: At a glance
How big is North Korea compared to Micronesia, Federated States of? See an in-depth size comparison.