IDA only vs South Korea: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- IDA only
- South Korea
How they compare
IDA only currently reports 476.44 million against 29.87 million in South Korea, a difference of 446.57 million.
That makes IDA only's figure about 16.0 times South Korea's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, IDA only has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 22nd and South Korea ranks 23rd of 48 groups.
IDA only has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 238.85 million | 20.85 million | 218.00 million | IDA only |
| 2000s | 310.75 million | 23.80 million | 286.95 million | IDA only |
| 2010s | 388.34 million | 27.02 million | 361.32 million | IDA only |
| 2020s | 456.71 million | 29.24 million | 427.47 million | IDA only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, IDA only or South Korea?
- IDA only, at 476.44 million against 29.87 million in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between IDA only and South Korea?
- 446.57 million, with IDA only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and South Korea?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do IDA only and South Korea rank globally for labor force, total?
- IDA only ranks 22nd and South Korea ranks 23rd 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.