Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in North Korea
North Korea: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 79.21 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in North Korea, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in North Korea is 79.21, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in North Korea peaked at 79.59 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 77.7, in 2020.
That places North Korea 8th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 79.28 | — |
| 1992 | 79.42 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 79.44 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 79.41 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 79.49 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 79.54 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 79.59 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 79.45 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 79.19 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 79.21 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 79.14 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 79.15 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 79.11 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 79.12 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 79.11 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 79.16 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 79.19 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 79.2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 79.22 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 79.29 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 79.2 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 79.17 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 79.14 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 79.17 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 79.19 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 79.09 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 79.22 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 79.38 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 79.35 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 77.7 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 77.73 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 79.31 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 79.32 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 79.25 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 79.24 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 79.22 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 79.21 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79.42 | 79.19 | 79.59 | 9 |
| 2000s | 79.16 | 79.11 | 79.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.22 | 79.09 | 79.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.87 | 77.7 | 79.32 | 8 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More work & labour data for North Korea
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 17,790 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 82.13 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 3,871 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.2604 % change on previous year (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.3313 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 75.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 91.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 87.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 78.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 81.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in North Korea?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in North Korea was 79.21 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 79.59 in 1997.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.7 in 2020.
- How does North Korea rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- North Korea ranks 8th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.