Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.2353 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 0.2353 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 60.0% on the previous year and down 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 4.32 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -6.14 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places Republic of Korea 136th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0.8044 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1994 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +250.7% |
| 1995 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 1996 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1997 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1998 | -6.14 % change on previous year | -551.8% |
| 1999 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 2000 | 4.32 % change on previous year | +163.8% |
| 2001 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 2002 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2003 | -0.2501 % change on previous year | -110.3% |
| 2004 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -889.0% |
| 2005 | 0.4423 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2006 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +145.8% |
| 2007 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 0.3248 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2009 | -0.3012 % change on previous year | -192.7% |
| 2010 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -548.5% |
| 2011 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 2012 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 2015 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2016 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2017 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2262 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 2019 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +366.5% |
| 2020 | -0.8271 % change on previous year | -178.4% |
| 2021 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -231.8% |
| 2022 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +187.4% |
| 2023 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 2024 | 0.5889 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 2025 | 0.2353 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7565 % change on previous year | -6.14 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.3 % change on previous year | -0.3012 % change on previous year | 4.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6 % change on previous year | 0.2262 % change on previous year | 2.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9316 % change on previous year | -0.8271 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 133 Netherlands 0.2554 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Greece 0.2455 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Puerto Rico 0.2361 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Denmark 0.2279 % change on previous year compare
- 138 United States of America 0.2102 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Canada 0.178 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Republic of Korea
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 16,840 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 63.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,824 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 62.02 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.9719 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.1065 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 64.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was 0.2353 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.32 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.14 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 136th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.