Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Saudi Arabia  | North Korea  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riyadh | Pyongyang |
Latitude  | 24° 0′ 0″ N | 40° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 127° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km, and the total area of North Korea is 120,538 sq km. Saudi Arabia is bigger than North Korea by 2,029,152 sq km. Saudi Arabia is around 17.83 times bigger than North Korea.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,149,690 Sq km | 120,538 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,029,152 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 830,000 Sq Mile | 46,540 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 783,460 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.0 % | 0.11 % |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riyadh | Pyongyang |
Demonyms  | Saudi, Saudi Arabian | North Korean |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Korean |
Government Status  | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy | Totalitarian dictatorship |
Major Religion  | Islam | Chondoism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 13 % |
The people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian, and the people of North Korea are called North Korean.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Saudi riyal | North Korean won |
Currency Symbol  | SAR | KPW |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +966 | +850 |
Internet TLD  | .sa | .kp |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SA | KP |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) | 애국가 (Aegukga) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Chant of the Saudi Nation | The Patriotic Song |
National Animal  | Arabian Horse | Chollima |
National Bird  | Falcon | Northern goshawk |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Magnolia |
National Sport  | Football | Taekwondo |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 1st May, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 10:25 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Saudi Arabia is [10:25 AM], [Thursday, 1st May, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Saudi Arabia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,947,025, and the total population of North Korea as of 2023 is estimated to be around 26,160,821.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Saudi Arabia had 10,786,204 more people than North Korea.
The annual Population Growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62% and the annual population growth in North Korea is 0.45%.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 17.4 % | 23.8 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 79.9 % | 68.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.63 % | 7.6 % |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Riyadh | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 10:25 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 33.37 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 3.8 km/hr, 113 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 15 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 174.04 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 102.78 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 13.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) | Cerebrovascular disease (6800 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) | Diarrhoeal diseases ( 300 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 18.5 (people per 100K population) | 8.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 12.1 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.04 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.5 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 114 people per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 6800 people per 100,000 people in North Korea, are dying of Cerebrovascular disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Saudi Arabia, spent [ 5.97% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of North Korea, spent [ 3.4% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 26.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 24.5% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Saudi Arabia, are 8.12 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in North Korea.
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