Employment in agri vs urban pop in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Employment in agri vs urban pop was 5.32 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
5.32
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
133rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
16.37
in 1991
All-time low
4.92
in 2017
Years of data
33
1991–2023
Employment in agri vs urban pop in Republic of Korea, 1991–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, employment in agri vs urban pop in Republic of Korea stood at 5.32.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in agri vs urban pop in Republic of Korea peaked at 16.37 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 4.92, in 2017.
Republic of Korea ranks 133rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 33 years of available data.
Employment in agri vs urban pop in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.37 | — |
| 1992 | 14.03 | -14.3% |
| 1993 | 13.48 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 12.56 | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 11.77 | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 11.14 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 10.77 | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 12.02 | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 11.34 | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 10.97 | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 10.41 | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 9.7 | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 9.08 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 8.31 | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 7.86 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 7.55 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 7.24 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 7.06 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 6.92 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 6.51 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 6.27 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 6.05 | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 5.89 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 5.5 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 5.23 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 4.94 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 4.92 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 5.14 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 5.37 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 5.35 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 5.43 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 5.32 | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.61 | 10.77 | 16.37 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.51 | 6.92 | 10.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.55 | 4.92 | 6.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.37 | 5.32 | 5.43 | 4 |
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More work & labour data for Republic of Korea
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 63.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,824 (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)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 72.0% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 78.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 56.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in agri vs urban pop in Republic of Korea?
- Employment in agri vs urban pop in Republic of Korea was 5.32 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest employment in agri vs urban pop recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 16.37 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment in agri vs urban pop recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.92 in 2017.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for employment in agri vs urban pop?
- Republic of Korea ranks 133rd out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is employment in agri vs urban pop rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Employment in agri vs urban pop. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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