Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea
North Korea: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.2604 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea stood at 0.2604 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea peaked at 2.2 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -1.48 % change on previous year, in 2020.
North Korea ranks 137th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1997 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1999 | 0.9417 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 2000 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 0.9338 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 0.958 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 0.9977 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2009 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 0.9911 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 0.9549 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 0.9227 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 0.8876 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 0.8834 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 0.7087 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2017 | 0.8011 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 0.7356 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 0.542 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 2020 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -373.0% |
| 2021 | 0.5102 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 2022 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +330.7% |
| 2023 | 0.4088 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 2024 | 0.3474 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2025 | 0.2828 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 2026 | 0.2661 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2027 | 0.2604 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 0.2604 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.06 % change on previous year, 9% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 0.2604 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.7361 % change on previous year, 35% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -373.0% | 0.542 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +330.7% | 0.5102 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +134.5% | -1.48 % change on previous year | 0.5102 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | -81.4% | 2.2 % change on previous year | 0.4088 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 % change on previous year | 0.9417 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.05 % change on previous year | 0.9338 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8461 % change on previous year | 0.542 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3492 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
- 134 Brazil 0.3027 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Georgia 0.2843 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Samoa 0.2627 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Norway 0.2183 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Puerto Rico 0.129 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Netherlands 0.1112 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 3.56 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.3313 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 79.21 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 931.04 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 3,086 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 0.555 (2027)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) 89.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in North Korea was 0.2604 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.2 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.48 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does North Korea rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- North Korea ranks 137th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (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 Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.