Moving to Germany from North Korea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from North Korea to Germany — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from North Korea to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from North Korea to Germany, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from North Korea to Germany · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How North Korea and Germany stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
North Korea generally does better on environment, though Germany leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
North Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Germany leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Germany leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Germany performs significantly better than North Korea across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | P'yongyang | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) |
Data:
Deutscher Wetterdienst
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Required
Germany passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Germany?
Working remotely from Germany's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Germany.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Germany compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
