Korea, Rep. — Unemployment, Total (% of Total Labor Force)

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Statistical Overview
Year Unemployment, Total (% of Total Labor Force) YoY Change YoY % Change
2024 2.60 - -
2023 2.67 -0.07 -2.73%
2022 2.86 -0.18 -6.80%
2021 3.64 -0.78 -27.37%
2020 3.93 -0.29 -8.02%
Key Metrics

Max: 6.96 (1998)

Min: 2.05 (1996)

Key Economic Figures

Population
51,712,619
2023 • 51.712619M
GDP (Nominal)
$1,712.79B
2023 • $33,121 per capita
Area
100,440 km²
2022 • 100,440 km²