Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Korea
Korea: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 822,900 Persons in 2024. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Korea, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
Korea recorded 822,900 Persons for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Korea peaked at 1.11 million Persons in 2020 and was at its lowest, 750,800 Persons, in 2002.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Korea, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 978,000 Persons | — |
| 2001 | 897,600 Persons | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 750,800 Persons | -16.4% |
| 2003 | 821,200 Persons | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 861,700 Persons | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 887,300 Persons | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 835,700 Persons | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 790,200 Persons | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 775,800 Persons | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 894,200 Persons | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 923,600 Persons | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 862,500 Persons | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 826,100 Persons | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 808,200 Persons | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 938,500 Persons | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 975,700 Persons | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 1.01 million Persons | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 1.02 million Persons | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.07 million Persons | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 1.06 million Persons | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 1.11 million Persons | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 1.04 million Persons | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 832,500 Persons | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 786,700 Persons | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 822,900 Persons | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 849,250 Persons | 750,800 Persons | 978,000 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 950,340 Persons | 808,200 Persons | 1.07 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 917,440 Persons | 786,700 Persons | 1.11 million Persons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Korea
- 1 OECD 47.45 million Persons compare
- 2 United States 6.83 million Persons compare
- 3 Brazil 6.64 million Persons compare
- 4 South Africa 5.07 million Persons compare
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- Annual population and employment, national concept — Total employment 28,576 Persons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Korea?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Korea was 822,900 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.11 million Persons in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 750,800 Persons in 2002.
- How does Korea rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Korea ranks 1st out of 2 groups with data for 2024.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.