South Korea: Female unemployment

For that indicator, we provide data for South Korea from 1991 to 2021. The average value for South Korea during that period was 2.95 percent with a minimum of 1.59 percent in 1996 and a maximum of 5.65 percent in 1998. The latest value from 2021 is 3.55 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 180 countries is 10.22 percent. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.