Employment in South Korea 2025
The number of employed people in South Korea was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2025 by in total 0.2 million people (+0.69 percent). After the fifth consecutive increasing year, the number is estimated to reach 29.09 million people and therefore a new peak in 2025.
The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.
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The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.
Find more statistics on other topics about South Korea with key insights such as gross domestic product in current prices, budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product and ratio of government expenditure to gross domestic product.
