Albania vs North Korea: Share of urban population living in slums
Albania
20.8
in 2020
North Korea
23.04
in 2024
Albania rank
81st
North Korea rank
79th
Share of urban population living in slums over time
- Albania
- North Korea
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 23.04 against 20.8 in Albania, a difference of 2.24.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.1 times Albania's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Albania ahead.
Albania ranks 81st and North Korea ranks 79th of 214 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Albania averaged higher in 2 and North Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Albania | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.8 | 21.78 | 11.02 | Albania |
| 2010s | 25.23 | 22.69 | 2.54 | Albania |
| 2020s | 20.8 | 23.04 | 2.24 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban population living in slums, Albania or North Korea?
- North Korea, at 23.04 against 20.8 in Albania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population living in slums between Albania and North Korea?
- 2.24, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and North Korea?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2020.
- How do Albania and North Korea rank globally for share of urban population living in slums?
- Albania ranks 81st and North Korea ranks 79th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of urban population living in slums. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.