Arab World vs North Korea: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Arab World
- North Korea
How they compare
Arab World currently reports 140.07 million against 17.70 million in North Korea, a difference of 122.38 million.
That makes Arab World's figure about 7.9 times North Korea's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Arab World has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 41st and North Korea ranks 39th of 48 groups.
Arab World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.38 million | 13.56 million | 56.82 million | Arab World |
| 2000s | 94.74 million | 15.17 million | 79.57 million | Arab World |
| 2010s | 124.15 million | 16.73 million | 107.41 million | Arab World |
| 2020s | 136.50 million | 17.44 million | 119.06 million | Arab World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Arab World or North Korea?
- Arab World, at 140.07 million against 17.70 million in North Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Arab World and North Korea?
- 122.38 million, with Arab World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and North Korea?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Arab World and North Korea rank globally for labor force, total?
- Arab World ranks 41st and North Korea ranks 39th of 48 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.