How many years of comparable data are there for ASEAN and Republic of Korea?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

ASEAN vs Republic of Korea: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

ASEAN

183,655

in 2027

Republic of Korea

16,840

in 2027

ASEAN rank

31st

Republic of Korea rank

33rd

Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

ASEAN
Republic of Korea

How they compare

ASEAN currently reports 183,655 against 16,840 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 166,815.

That makes ASEAN's figure about 10.9 times Republic of Korea's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, ASEAN has been ahead every year.

ASEAN ranks 31st and Republic of Korea ranks 33rd of 87 groups.

ASEAN has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	ASEAN	Republic of Korea	Difference	Ahead
1990s	98,895	13,633	85,262	ASEAN
2000s	127,208	14,964	112,243	ASEAN
2010s	150,164	16,499	133,665	ASEAN
2020s	176,249	16,736	159,513	ASEAN

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), ASEAN or Republic of Korea?: ASEAN, at 183,655 against 16,840 in Republic of Korea as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between ASEAN and Republic of Korea?: 166,815, with ASEAN ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for ASEAN and Republic of Korea?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do ASEAN and Republic of Korea rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: ASEAN ranks 31st and Republic of Korea ranks 33rd of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.