Imports by region of origin in North Korea
North Korea: Imports by region of origin was 99.91 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
99.91 million current US$
Change on year
up 4,301.8%
World rank
165th
of 210 countries
All-time high
149.22 million current US$
in 2012
All-time low
798,263 current US$
in 2022
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Imports by region of origin in North Korea, 1981–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 99.91 million current US$ for imports by region of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4,301.8% on the previous year and up 90.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in North Korea peaked at 149.22 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 798,263 current US$, in 2022.
That places North Korea 165th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in North Korea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.71 million current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 821,700 current US$ | -52.0% |
| 1983 | 1.48 million current US$ | +80.1% |
| 1984 | 2.56 million current US$ | +72.9% |
| 1985 | 1.30 million current US$ | -49.3% |
| 1986 | 1.65 million current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1987 | 48.61 million current US$ | +2838.1% |
| 1988 | 54.57 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 23.31 million current US$ | -57.3% |
| 1990 | 10.83 million current US$ | -53.5% |
| 1991 | 60.03 million current US$ | +454.1% |
| 1992 | 7.15 million current US$ | -88.1% |
| 1993 | 2.93 million current US$ | -59.0% |
| 1994 | 14.20 million current US$ | +383.9% |
| 1995 | 8.76 million current US$ | -38.3% |
| 1996 | 3.62 million current US$ | -58.8% |
| 1997 | 16.03 million current US$ | +343.3% |
| 1998 | 11.02 million current US$ | -31.2% |
| 1999 | 16.04 million current US$ | +45.5% |
| 2000 | 33.32 million current US$ | +107.7% |
| 2001 | 38.11 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 67.49 million current US$ | +77.1% |
| 2003 | 50.65 million current US$ | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 67.47 million current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2005 | 70.40 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 51.65 million current US$ | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 34.86 million current US$ | -32.5% |
| 2008 | 139.11 million current US$ | +299.0% |
| 2009 | 118.01 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 72.90 million current US$ | -38.2% |
| 2011 | 103.65 million current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2012 | 149.22 million current US$ | +44.0% |
| 2013 | 51.66 million current US$ | -65.4% |
| 2014 | 52.55 million current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 65.07 million current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2016 | 2.70 million current US$ | -95.8% |
| 2017 | 16.86 million current US$ | +524.1% |
| 2018 | 9.46 million current US$ | -43.9% |
| 2019 | 9.85 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 7.20 million current US$ | -26.9% |
| 2021 | 6.92 million current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 798,263 current US$ | -88.5% |
| 2023 | 2.27 million current US$ | +184.3% |
| 2024 | 99.91 million current US$ | +4301.7% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 99.91 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 66.62 million current US$, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 99.91 million current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 148.95 million current US$, 67% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +4301.7% | 2.27 million current US$ | 99.91 million current US$ |
| 1987 | +2838.1% | 1.65 million current US$ | 48.61 million current US$ |
| 2017 | +524.1% | 2.70 million current US$ | 16.86 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.11 million current US$ | 821,700 current US$ | 54.57 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 15.06 million current US$ | 2.93 million current US$ | 60.03 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.11 million current US$ | 33.32 million current US$ | 139.11 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.39 million current US$ | 2.70 million current US$ | 149.22 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.42 million current US$ | 798,263 current US$ | 99.91 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
- 162 Equatorial Guinea 107.03 million current US$ compare
- 163 Madagascar 106.43 million current US$ compare
- 164 Mauritius 105.37 million current US$ compare
- 166 Sudan 97.64 million current US$ compare
- 167 Papua New Guinea 93.03 million current US$ compare
- 168 Togo 90.91 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for North Korea
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 52,947 (2027)
- Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index 0.083 (2025)
- Human Rights Index vs. GDP per capita 0.024 (2025)
- Where China ranks among a country’s import partners, annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vaccination coverage against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vs. GDP per capita 99.0% (2024)
- Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate 184.33 % change on previous year (2023)
- Imports by region of origin, gaps filled 99.91 million current US$ (2024)
- Imports by region of origin, per capita 3.77 current US$ per person (2024)
- Share of imports by region of origin 99.91 million current US$ (2024)
- Where China ranks among a country’s import partners 1 rank (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in North Korea?
- Imports by region of origin in North Korea was 99.91 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 149.22 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 798,263 current US$ in 2022.
- How does North Korea rank for imports by region of origin?
- North Korea ranks 165th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.