South Korea Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- South Korea youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 10.97%, a 0.57% increase from 2018.
- South Korea youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 10.41%, a 0.21% increase from 2017.
- South Korea youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 10.20%, a 0.34% decline from 2016.
- South Korea youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 10.53%, a 0.23% increase from 2015.
South Korea Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
10.97% |
0.57% |
2018 |
10.41% |
0.21% |
2017 |
10.20% |
-0.34% |
2016 |
10.53% |
0.23% |
2015 |
10.31% |
0.50% |
2014 |
9.81% |
0.66% |
2013 |
9.15% |
0.29% |
2012 |
8.85% |
-0.62% |
2011 |
9.48% |
-0.19% |
2010 |
9.66% |
0.01% |
2009 |
9.65% |
0.40% |
2008 |
9.25% |
0.73% |
2007 |
8.52% |
-1.35% |
2006 |
9.87% |
0.00% |
2005 |
9.87% |
-0.48% |
2004 |
10.36% |
0.34% |
2003 |
10.02% |
1.59% |
2002 |
8.42% |
-1.59% |
2001 |
10.01% |
-0.51% |
2000 |
10.52% |
-3.19% |
1999 |
13.70% |
-1.76% |
1998 |
15.46% |
8.18% |
1997 |
7.28% |
1.42% |
1996 |
5.85% |
-0.15% |
1995 |
6.01% |
-0.94% |
1994 |
6.95% |
-1.62% |
1993 |
8.57% |
1.27% |
1992 |
7.30% |
0.34% |
1991 |
6.97% |
0.34% |