Energy in North Korea

Energy in North Korea describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in North Korea.

North Korea is a net energy exporter. Primary energy use in North Korea was 224 TWh and 9 TWh per million people in 2009. The country's primary sources of power are hydro and coal after Kim Jong Il implemented plans that saw the construction of large hydroelectric power stations across the country.

According to The World Bank, in 2021, 52.63% of North Korea’s population had access to electricity. Many households are restricted to 2 hours' power per day due to priority being given to manufacturing plants.