Korea Highest Unemployment Rate
6.96%
The highest unemployment rate in Korea was 6.96% in 1998. The top 5 years were: 1998 (6.96%), 1999 (6.34%), 1980 (5.20%), 1981 (4.50%), 1982 (4.13%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6.34% | −0.61pp | 87th |
| 1998 | 6.96% | +4.35pp | 90th |
| 1980 | 5.20% | – | 19th |
| 2020 | 3.93% | +0.15pp | 43rd |
| 2019 | 3.75% | −0.09pp | 60th |
| 2018 | 3.82% | +0.14pp | 55th |
| 2001 | 3.70% | −0.73pp | 45th |
| 2000 | 4.06% | −2.52pp | 52nd |
| 1986 | 3.84% | −0.18pp | 14th |
| 1985 | 4.03% | +0.18pp | 15th |
| 1984 | 3.85% | −0.27pp | 11th |
| 1983 | 4.12% | −0.01pp | 11th |
| 1982 | 4.13% | −0.37pp | 11th |
| 1981 | 4.50% | −0.70pp | 14th |
| 2025 | 2.68% | −0.12pp | 29th |
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