South Korea Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly
Dependent Employment
KR: Dependent Employment data was reported at 21,945,070.638 Person in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,923,147.491 Person for Sep 2025. KR: Dependent Employment data is updated quarterly, averaging 12,194,463.743 Person from Mar 1963 to Dec 2025, with 252 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,945,070.638 Person in Dec 2025 and a record low of 2,319,808.245 Person in Mar 1964. KR: Dependent Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. EE-Dependent employment, total economy
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21,945,070.638 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1963 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment in National Accounts Basis
KR: Employment in National Accounts Basis data was reported at 28,477,199.471 Person in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 28,449,006.986 Person for Sep 2025. KR: Employment in National Accounts Basis data is updated quarterly, averaging 20,682,500.000 Person from Mar 1970 to Dec 2025, with 224 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,477,199.471 Person in Dec 2025 and a record low of 9,571,824.175 Person in Mar 1970. KR: Employment in National Accounts Basis data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. ET_NA - Total employment (national accounts basis) The employment figures from the Labour Force Survey differ from those in the national accounts source (domestic concept). The latter are used for calculating labour productivity and labour costs. System of National Accounts 2008: https://unstats.un.org/unsd/nationalaccount/docs/sna2008.pdf European system of accounts ESA2010: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/3859598/5925693/KS-02-13-269-EN.PDF/44cd9d01-bc64-40e5-bd40-d17df0c69334 Understanding National Accounts: http://www.oecd.org/sdd/UNA-2014.pdf
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 28,477,199.471 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment in Self-Employed
KR: Employment in Self-Employed data was reported at 6,532,128.833 Person in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,525,859.495 Person for Sep 2025. KR: Employment in Self-Employed data is updated quarterly, averaging 7,125,571.595 Person from Mar 1970 to Dec 2025, with 224 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,056,201.367 Person in Dec 2001 and a record low of 5,860,194.495 Person in Sep 1970. KR: Employment in Self-Employed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. ES-Total self-employed
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6,532,128.833 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment: Double Hit Scenario
KR: Employment: Double Hit Scenario data was reported at 27,106,962.180 Person in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 26,998,966.320 Person for Sep 2021. KR: Employment: Double Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 18,994,170.035 Person from Mar 1963 to Dec 2021, with 236 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,313,333.330 Person in Dec 2019 and a record low of 7,555,926.750 Person in Mar 1963. KR: Employment: Double Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. ET - Total employment (Labour Force Survey basis) The employment figures from the Labour Force Survey differ from those in the national accounts source (domestic concept). The latter are used for calculating labour productivity and labour costs. Employment (ILO):https://stats.oecd.org/glossary/detail.asp?ID=778 Employment and National Accounts (Eurostat):https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/national-accounts/methodology/employment
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27,106,962.180 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1963 - Dec 2021 |
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Employment: Growth
KR: Employment: Growth data was reported at 0.401 % in Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.401 % for Sep 2025. KR: Employment: Growth data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.227 % from Jun 1963 to Dec 2025, with 251 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.687 % in Jun 1989 and a record low of -14.024 % in Mar 1998. KR: Employment: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. ET_ANNPCT- Total employment, growth. Percentage change compared to the previous period. Quarterly growth expressed at annual rate.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.401 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1963 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment: Single Hit Scenario
KR: Employment: Single Hit Scenario data was reported at 27,256,881.070 Person in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 27,148,287.920 Person for Sep 2021. KR: Employment: Single Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 18,994,170.035 Person from Mar 1963 to Dec 2021, with 236 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,313,333.330 Person in Dec 2019 and a record low of 7,555,926.750 Person in Mar 1963. KR: Employment: Single Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. ET - Total employment (Labour Force Survey basis) The employment figures from the Labour Force Survey differ from those in the national accounts source (domestic concept). The latter are used for calculating labour productivity and labour costs. Employment (ILO):https://stats.oecd.org/glossary/detail.asp?ID=778 Employment and National Accounts (Eurostat):https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/national-accounts/methodology/employment
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27,256,881.070 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1963 - Dec 2021 |
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Unemployment Rate: Double Hit Scenario
KR: Unemployment Rate: Double Hit Scenario data was reported at 4.364 % in Dec 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.602 % for Sep 2021. KR: Unemployment Rate: Double Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.755 % from Mar 1963 to Dec 2021, with 236 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.236 % in Dec 1998 and a record low of 1.944 % in Mar 1996. KR: Unemployment Rate: Double Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. UNR-Unemployment rate
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.364 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1963 - Dec 2021 |
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Unemployment Rate: Single Hit Scenario
KR: Unemployment Rate: Single Hit Scenario data was reported at 4.123 % in Dec 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.362 % for Sep 2021. KR: Unemployment Rate: Single Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.755 % from Mar 1963 to Dec 2021, with 236 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.236 % in Dec 1998 and a record low of 1.944 % in Mar 1996. KR: Unemployment Rate: Single Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.EO: Employment and Unemployment: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. UNR-Unemployment rate
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.123 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1963 - Dec 2021 |