North Korea Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2022
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- North Korea youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.88%, a 0.05% decline from 2018.
- North Korea youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.93%, a 0.14% decline from 2017.
- North Korea youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 6.07%, a 0.13% decline from 2016.
- North Korea youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 6.20%, a 0.04% decline from 2015.
| North Korea Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
5.88% |
-0.05% |
| 2018 |
5.93% |
-0.14% |
| 2017 |
6.07% |
-0.13% |
| 2016 |
6.20% |
-0.04% |
| 2015 |
6.24% |
-0.06% |
| 2014 |
6.30% |
-0.08% |
| 2013 |
6.38% |
0.03% |
| 2012 |
6.35% |
0.03% |
| 2011 |
6.32% |
0.00% |
| 2010 |
6.32% |
0.05% |
| 2009 |
6.27% |
0.36% |
| 2008 |
5.91% |
-0.03% |
| 2007 |
5.94% |
-0.19% |
| 2006 |
6.13% |
-0.21% |
| 2005 |
6.34% |
-0.10% |
| 2004 |
6.44% |
-0.08% |
| 2003 |
6.52% |
-0.04% |
| 2002 |
6.56% |
0.06% |
| 2001 |
6.50% |
-0.02% |
| 2000 |
6.52% |
0.01% |
| 1999 |
6.51% |
0.20% |
| 1998 |
6.31% |
0.09% |
| 1997 |
6.22% |
0.06% |
| 1996 |
6.16% |
0.08% |
| 1995 |
6.08% |
0.09% |
| 1994 |
5.99% |
0.17% |
| 1993 |
5.82% |
0.23% |
| 1992 |
5.59% |
0.13% |
| 1991 |
5.46% |
0.13% |
