Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 0.9719 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Republic of Korea, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 0.9719 % change on previous year for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in 2027.
The figure is up 15.7% on the previous year and up 13,554.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Republic of Korea peaked at 6.02 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -3.02 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Republic of Korea 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -0.1694 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0.4699 % change on previous year | -377.4% |
| 1993 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +136.4% |
| 1994 | -0.6459 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 1995 | 0.4289 % change on previous year | -166.4% |
| 1996 | 0.8252 % change on previous year | +92.4% |
| 1997 | 0.4295 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 1998 | 6.02 % change on previous year | +1302.6% |
| 1999 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2000 | -0.582 % change on previous year | -152.6% |
| 2001 | -0.0414 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 2002 | -0.4063 % change on previous year | +882.1% |
| 2003 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -643.8% |
| 2004 | -0.9331 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 2005 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -272.4% |
| 2006 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 2007 | 1.46 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +65.6% |
| 2009 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 0.8486 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 2011 | 0.6807 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2012 | 0.9309 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 0.3492 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 2014 | -0.8258 % change on previous year | -336.5% |
| 2015 | 0.5796 % change on previous year | -170.2% |
| 2016 | 0.9689 % change on previous year | +67.2% |
| 2017 | -0.0072 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 2018 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -14884.4% |
| 2019 | -0.0494 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 2020 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -5095.2% |
| 2021 | -0.3967 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2022 | -3.02 % change on previous year | +661.4% |
| 2023 | -0.8767 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 2024 | -0.1652 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 2025 | 0.6303 % change on previous year | -481.5% |
| 2026 | 0.8398 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 2027 | 0.9719 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.06 % change on previous year | -0.6459 % change on previous year | 6.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.9601 % change on previous year | -0.9331 % change on previous year | 2.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4543 % change on previous year | -0.8258 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0567 % change on previous year | -3.02 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 138 Sri Lanka 0.994 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Barbados 0.9911 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Guam 0.9766 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Nepal 0.9714 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Tonga 0.9696 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Armenia 0.962 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Republic of Korea
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 16,840 (2027)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Republic of Korea?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Republic of Korea was 0.9719 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6.02 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.02 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13,554.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Persons outside the 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.