Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Korea

Korea: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was -0.1065 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
-0.1065 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 3,633.2%
World rank
148th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.93 % change on previous year
in 2014
All-time low
-1.75 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
37
1991–2027

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Korea, 1991–2027

-2-101231991200920271991: 2.9 % change on previous year1992: 1.7 % change on previous year1993: 1.2 % change on previous year1994: 2.4 % change on previous year1995: 1.8 % change on previous year1996: 1.7 % change on previous year1997: 1.9 % change on previous year1998: -1.7 % change on previous year1999: 0.962 % change on previous year2000: 1.8 % change on previous year2001: 1.5 % change on previous year2002: 1.7 % change on previous year2003: 0.061 % change on previous year2004: 2 % change on previous year2005: 0.507 % change on previous year2006: 0.849 % change on previous year2007: 0.84 % change on previous year2008: 0.269 % change on previous year2009: 0.116 % change on previous year2010: 1.3 % change on previous year2011: 2 % change on previous year2012: 2.2 % change on previous year2013: 2.4 % change on previous year2014: 2.9 % change on previous year2015: 1.9 % change on previous year2016: 1.2 % change on previous year2017: 1.2 % change on previous year2018: 0.404 % change on previous year2019: 0.974 % change on previous year2020: -0.636 % change on previous year2021: 0.784 % change on previous year2022: 2.3 % change on previous year2023: 1.2 % change on previous year2024: 0.702 % change on previous year2025: 0.131 % change on previous year2026: 0.003 % change on previous year2027: -0.107 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Korea stood at -0.1065 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 3,633.2% on the previous year and down 108.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Korea peaked at 2.93 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -1.75 % change on previous year, in 1998.

Korea ranks 148th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.43 % change on previous year -1.75 % change on previous year 2.9 % change on previous year 9
2000s 0.9739 % change on previous year 0.0613 % change on previous year 2.05 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.64 % change on previous year 0.4043 % change on previous year 2.93 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.545 % change on previous year -0.6361 % change on previous year 2.3 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 145 Albania -0.0856 % change on previous year compare
  2. 146 France -0.0949 % change on previous year compare
  3. 147 Finland -0.096 % change on previous year compare
  4. 149 Tonga -0.1073 % change on previous year compare
  5. 150 Belgium -0.122 % change on previous year compare
  6. 151 Switzerland -0.1353 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Korea?
Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Korea was -0.1065 % 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 Korea?
The highest recorded value was 2.93 % change on previous year in 2014.
What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -1.75 % change on previous year in 1998.
How does Korea rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
Korea ranks 148th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 108.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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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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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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
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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.