North Korea Dam capacity per capita 2026: 793.79 cubic meters per inhabitant
North Korea's dam capacity per capita in 2026 is 793.79 cubic meters per inhabitant (estimate), down 0.4% from 2025. It ranks #47 of 164 countries.
Dam capacity per capita measures the amount of water storage available for each individual in a country, expressed in cubic meters. This statistic highlights water resource management and its impact on sustainability and development. Understanding dam capacity is crucial for addressing water security and supporting agriculture, industry, and communities.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Dam capacity per capita over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 793.79 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.08 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.39% | |
| 2025 | 796.87 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.08 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.38% | |
| 2024 | 799.94 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.08 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.38% | |
| 2023 | 803.02 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.18 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.39% | |
| 2022 | 806.2 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.96 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.37% | |
| 2021 | 809.16 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.98 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.37% | |
| 2020 | 812.14 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.08 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.38% | |
| 2019 | 815.22 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.35 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.41% | |
| 2018 | 818.57 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.6 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.44% | |
| 2017 | 822.16 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.82 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.46% | |
| 2016 | 825.98 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.97 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.48% | |
| 2015 | 829.95 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.05 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.49% | |
| 2014 | 834 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.01 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.48% | |
| 2013 | 838.01 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.91 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.46% | |
| 2012 | 841.92 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.82 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.45% | |
| 2011 | 845.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.44% | |
| 2010 | 849.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.72 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.44% | |
| 2009 | 853.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.92 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.46% | |
| 2008 | 857.13 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.11 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.48% | |
| 2007 | 861.24 cubic meters per inhabitant | +26.71 cubic meters per inhabitant | +3.20% | |
| 2006 | 834.53 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.38 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.52% | |
| 2005 | 838.91 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.89 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.58% | |
| 2004 | 843.8 cubic meters per inhabitant | 5.76 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.68% | |
| 2003 | 849.57 cubic meters per inhabitant | +104.23 cubic meters per inhabitant | +13.98% | |
| 2002 | 745.34 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.02 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.54% | |
| 2001 | 749.36 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.73 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.63% | |
| 2000 | 754.1 cubic meters per inhabitant | 5.4 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.71% | |
| 1999 | 759.5 cubic meters per inhabitant | 6.06 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.79% | |
| 1998 | 765.56 cubic meters per inhabitant | 6.65 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.86% | |
| 1997 | 772.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | 7.25 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.93% | |
| 1996 | 779.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | 7.79 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.99% | |
| 1995 | 787.25 cubic meters per inhabitant | 9.68 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.21% | |
| 1994 | 796.93 cubic meters per inhabitant | 11.58 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.43% | |
| 1993 | 808.5 cubic meters per inhabitant | 11.99 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.46% | |
| 1992 | 820.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | 12.34 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.48% | |
| 1991 | 832.83 cubic meters per inhabitant | 12.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.48% | |
| 1990 | 845.31 cubic meters per inhabitant | 12.5 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.46% | |
| 1989 | 857.82 cubic meters per inhabitant | 12.6 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.45% | |
| 1988 | 870.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | 12.82 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.45% | |
| 1987 | 883.24 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.07 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.46% | |
| 1986 | 896.31 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.27 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.46% | |
| 1985 | 909.58 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.45% | |
| 1984 | 923.01 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.61 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.45% | |
| 1983 | 936.62 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.85 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.46% | |
| 1982 | 950.47 cubic meters per inhabitant | 14.13 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.46% | |
| 1981 | 964.6 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.99 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.43% | |
| 1980 | 978.59 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.78 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.39% | |
| 1979 | 992.38 cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.84 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.38% | |
| 1978 | 1.01K cubic meters per inhabitant | 13.19 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.29% | |
| 1977 | 1.02K cubic meters per inhabitant | 14.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.43% | |
| 1976 | 1.03K cubic meters per inhabitant | 14.22 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.36% | |
| 1975 | 1.05K cubic meters per inhabitant | 18.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.76% | |
| 1974 | 1.07K cubic meters per inhabitant | 12.33 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.14% | |
| 1973 | 1.08K cubic meters per inhabitant | +4.26 cubic meters per inhabitant | +0.40% | |
| 1972 | 1.08K cubic meters per inhabitant | 27.8 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.52% | |
| 1971 | 1.10K cubic meters per inhabitant | 29.06 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.57% | |
| 1970 | 1.13K cubic meters per inhabitant | 29.76 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.56% | |
| 1969 | 1.16K cubic meters per inhabitant | 32.51 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.72% | |
| 1968 | 1.19K cubic meters per inhabitant | 34.85 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.84% | |
| 1967 | 1.23K cubic meters per inhabitant | 34.85 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.76% | |
| 1966 | 1.26K cubic meters per inhabitant | +518.82 cubic meters per inhabitant | +69.62% | |
| 1965 | 745.19 cubic meters per inhabitant | 583.62 cubic meters per inhabitant | -43.92% | |
| 1964 | 1.33K cubic meters per inhabitant | 34.12 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.50% | |
| 1963 | 1.36K cubic meters per inhabitant | 33.81 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.42% | |
| 1962 | 1.40K cubic meters per inhabitant | 30.18 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.12% | |
| 1961 | 1.43K cubic meters per inhabitant | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About North Korea Dam capacity per capita
What is North Korea's dam capacity per capita in 2026?▾
North Korea's dam capacity per capita is 793.79 cubic meters per inhabitant in 2026 (estimate), according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Is North Korea's dam capacity per capita increasing or decreasing?▾
North Korea's dam capacity per capita fell by 0.4% from 2025 (796.87 cubic meters per inhabitant) to 2026 (793.79 cubic meters per inhabitant). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 3.9%.
How does North Korea rank for dam capacity per capita?▾
In 2026, North Korea has the 47th highest dam capacity per capita out of 164 countries with data.
What was North Korea's dam capacity per capita in 1961?▾
In 1961, North Korea's dam capacity per capita was 1,427 cubic meters per inhabitant. By 2026 it fell by 44.4%.
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