North Korea in the Lead
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👩💼 High Female Labor Force Participation
In 2024, 86.98% of women aged 15-64 were part of the labor force, showcasing strong female workforce engagement in North Korea.
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📦 Dependence on Regional Imports
In 2023, 97.10% of North Korea's merchandise imports came from low- and middle-income economies within East Asia & Pacific, indicating a heavy reliance on regional trade partners.
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🌍 Significant Reduction in N2O Emissions
Since 1990, North Korea has reduced its nitrous oxide emissions by 67.13%, showcasing a significant environmental effort.
North Korea Following Behind
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💉 Low Child Immunization Rates
In 2023, only 16% of one-year-old children received the HepB3 vaccine, and the same percentage of children aged 12-23 months received the DPT vaccine, pointing to significant public health challenges.
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📊 Poor Data Utilization
North Korea scored a mere 10 out of 100 in the Statistical Performance Indicators for data use in 2023, reflecting significant challenges in data management and utilization.
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📉 Low Regulatory Quality
In 2023, North Korea's regulatory quality was estimated at -2.39, indicating significant challenges in creating and enforcing effective regulations.
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🔇 Limited Voice and Accountability
In 2023, North Korea's voice and accountability estimate was -1.98, reflecting limited political freedoms and citizen participation.
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🚽 Rural Sanitation Services Lagging
In 2022, only 1.23% of North Korea's rural population had access to safely managed sanitation services, highlighting significant challenges in rural infrastructure.
