Unemployment of previously employed persons in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Unemployment of previously employed persons was 1,374 in 1999. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1999)
1,374
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
10th
of 106 countries
All-time high
1,490
in 1998
All-time low
430
in 1995
Years of data
15
1985–1999

Unemployment of previously employed persons in Republic of Korea, 1985–1999

5007501.0k1.2k1.5k1985199219991985: 6221986: 6111987: 5191988: 4351989: 4631990: 4541991: 4381992: 4661993: 5511994: 4901995: 4301996: 4351997: 5681998: 1.5k1999: 1.4k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 1,374 for unemployment of previously employed persons in 1999.

That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and up 196.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unemployment of previously employed persons in Republic of Korea peaked at 1,490 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 430, in 1995.

That places Republic of Korea 10th out of 106 countries with data for 1999, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Unemployment of previously employed persons in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Unemployment of previously employed persons (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Republic of Korea, 1985 to 1999.
Year Value Change
1985 622
1986 611 -1.8%
1987 519 -15.1%
1988 435 -16.2%
1989 463 +6.4%
1990 454 -1.9%
1991 438 -3.5%
1992 466 +6.4%
1993 551 +18.2%
1994 490 -11.1%
1995 430 -12.2%
1996 435 +1.2%
1997 568 +30.6%
1998 1,490 +162.3%
1999 1,374 -7.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 530 435 622 5
1990s 669.6 430 1,490 10

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 7 Argentina 1,633 compare
  2. 8 Morocco 1,442 compare
  3. 9 Algeria 1,440 compare
  4. 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1,224 compare
  5. 12 Italy 1,207 compare
  6. 13 Germany 1,194 compare

See the full ranking of 106 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is unemployment of previously employed persons in Republic of Korea?
Unemployment of previously employed persons in Republic of Korea was 1,374 in 1999, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest unemployment of previously employed persons recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 1,490 in 1998.
What is the lowest unemployment of previously employed persons recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 430 in 1995.
How does Republic of Korea rank for unemployment of previously employed persons?
Republic of Korea ranks 10th out of 106 countries with data for 1999.
Is unemployment of previously employed persons rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 196.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment of previously employed persons (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Unemployment of previously employed persons (previous ILO definition - ICLS13)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
106 places, 2,348 data points, 1976–2025
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With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.