Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Cases of non-fatal occupational injury was 29,932 in 1993. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1993)
29,932
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
33rd
of 126 countries
All-time high
156,133
in 1984
All-time low
25,244
in 1987
Years of data
17
1977–1993

Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea, 1977–1993

50.0k100.0k150.0k1977198519931977: 116.8k1978: 137.8k1979: 128.8k1980: 112.1k1981: 116.6k1982: 136.6k1983: 155.5k1984: 156.1k1985: 140.1k1986: 140.4k1987: 25.2k1988: 26.2k1989: 25.5k1990: 27.8k1991: 29.9k1992: 33.6k1993: 29.9k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea is 29,932, measured in 1993.

The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 80.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea peaked at 156,133 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 25,244, in 1987.

That places Republic of Korea 33rd out of 126 countries with data for 1993, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea, 1977 to 1993.
Year Value Change
1977 116,837
1978 137,845 +18.0%
1979 128,770 -6.6%
1980 112,102 -12.9%
1981 116,643 +4.1%
1982 136,586 +17.1%
1983 155,520 +13.9%
1984 156,133 +0.4%
1985 140,091 -10.3%
1986 140,428 +0.2%
1987 25,244 -82.0%
1988 26,239 +3.9%
1989 25,536 -2.7%
1990 27,813 +8.9%
1991 29,854 +7.3%
1992 33,569 +12.4%
1993 29,932 -10.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 127,817 116,837 137,845 3
1980s 103,452 25,244 156,133 10
1990s 30,292 27,813 33,569 4

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 30 Czechia 35,874
  2. 31 Hong Kong, China 35,565 compare
  3. 32 Finland 31,906 compare
  4. 34 Algeria 26,340 compare
  5. 35 Hungary 26,190 compare
  6. 36 Nicaragua 25,838 compare

See the full ranking of 126 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea?
Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Republic of Korea was 29,932 in 1993, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest cases of non-fatal occupational injury recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 156,133 in 1984.
What is the lowest cases of non-fatal occupational injury recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 25,244 in 1987.
How does Republic of Korea rank for cases of non-fatal occupational injury?
Republic of Korea ranks 33rd out of 126 countries with data for 1993.
Is cases of non-fatal occupational injury rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 80.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Cases of non-fatal occupational injury. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cases of non-fatal occupational injury
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
126 places, 3,088 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

A case of non-fatal occupational injury is the case of a worker incurring an occupational injury as a result of an occupational accident not leading to death. The non-fatal occupational injury entails a loss of working time. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.