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South Korea vs Australia Unemployment
Australia has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 South Korea stood at roughly 25% of Australia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 66%, and the pair was closest in 1999 (92%).
| Year | South Korea | Australia | Australia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.59% | 2.41% | 25% |
| 1970 | 9.59% | 2.41% | 25% |
| 1980 | 9.59% | 2.41% | 25% |
| 1990 | 9.59% | 2.41% | 25% |
| 2000 | 6.29% | 4.06% | 65% |
| 2010 | 5.21% | 3.32% | 64% |
| 2020 | 6.39% | 3.93% | 61% |
| 2025 | 4.09% | 2.68% | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above South Korea in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Australia has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Korea, Rep. and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 4.09% against 2.68% — the trailing economy stands at about 66% of the leader.
Are these Unemployment figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in % of total labor force, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: