East Asia & Pacific
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.2%
2024 → 2025
Record High
3.7%
Recorded in 2021
Record Low
2.8%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
3.5%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.5% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 3.5% | 0.1% | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | 0.2% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | 0.1% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | 0.2% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 3.4% | 0.0% | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 0.1% | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.5% | 0.1% | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 3.6% | 0.1% | +1.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
East Asia & Pacific · Unemployment
Similar Rankings
Global · Unemployment
