Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per was 0.0075 units per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.0075 units per square kilometre
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
26th
of 186 countries
All-time high
0.011 units per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
0.0008 units per square kilometre
in 2009
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per in Republic of Korea, 2005–2023

00.0030.0050.0070.012005201420232005: 0.001 units per square kilometre2006: 0.001 units per square kilometre2007: 0.001 units per square kilometre2008: 0.001 units per square kilometre2009: 0.001 units per square kilometre2010: 0.001 units per square kilometre2011: 0.001 units per square kilometre2012: 0.001 units per square kilometre2013: 0.001 units per square kilometre2014: 0.003 units per square kilometre2015: 0.005 units per square kilometre2016: 0.005 units per square kilometre2017: 0.006 units per square kilometre2018: 0.006 units per square kilometre2019: 0.008 units per square kilometre2020: 0.011 units per square kilometre2021: 0.011 units per square kilometre2022: 0.008 units per square kilometre2023: 0.007 units per square kilometre

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per in Republic of Korea is 0.0075 units per square kilometre, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and up 542.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per in Republic of Korea peaked at 0.011 units per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0008 units per square kilometre, in 2009.

That places Republic of Korea 26th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre in Republic of Korea, 2005 to 2023.
Year units per square kilometre Change
2005 0.0009 units per square kilometre
2006 0.001 units per square kilometre +11.6%
2007 0.0011 units per square kilometre +10.8%
2008 0.0011 units per square kilometre -0.6%
2009 0.0008 units per square kilometre -20.3%
2010 0.0009 units per square kilometre +4.1%
2011 0.0011 units per square kilometre +21.3%
2012 0.0012 units per square kilometre +11.7%
2013 0.0012 units per square kilometre -2.5%
2014 0.0028 units per square kilometre +145.0%
2015 0.0051 units per square kilometre +77.7%
2016 0.0052 units per square kilometre +2.2%
2017 0.0058 units per square kilometre +12.0%
2018 0.0064 units per square kilometre +10.0%
2019 0.0076 units per square kilometre +19.5%
2020 0.011 units per square kilometre +44.3%
2021 0.0107 units per square kilometre -2.4%
2022 0.0084 units per square kilometre -21.7%
2023 0.0075 units per square kilometre -11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.001 units per square kilometre 0.0008 units per square kilometre 0.0011 units per square kilometre 5
2010s 0.0037 units per square kilometre 0.0009 units per square kilometre 0.0076 units per square kilometre 10
2020s 0.0094 units per square kilometre 0.0075 units per square kilometre 0.011 units per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 23 Switzerland 0.0081 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 24 Puerto Rico 0.008 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 25 Mauritius 0.0077 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 27 United States Virgin Islands 0.0073 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 28 India 0.0071 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 29 Cape Verde 0.007 units per square kilometre compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per in Republic of Korea?
Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per in Republic of Korea was 0.0075 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 0.011 units per square kilometre in 2020.
What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0008 units per square kilometre in 2009.
How does Republic of Korea rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per?
Republic of Korea ranks 26th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), per rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 542.5%. 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 Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), per square kilometre
Unit
units per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
189 places, 3,569 data points, 2005–2023
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Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.