South Korea: Productivity, current USD

The latest value from 2023 is 53.3 USD per hour worked, an increase from 50.1 USD per hour worked in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 77.3 USD per hour worked, based on data from 35 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2011 to 2023 is 40.2 USD per hour worked. The minimum value, 31.1 USD per hour worked, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 53.3 USD per hour worked was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: GDP per hour worked expressed in current USD. The level of GDP is adjusted in terms of Purchasing Power Parity to reflect price differences across countries.