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South Korea vs Indonesia Unemployment
Indonesia moved above South Korea in 1993. In 1991 South Korea stood at roughly 92% of Indonesia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 83%, and the pair was closest in 1999 (100%).
| Year | South Korea | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.62% | 2.41% | 92% |
| 1970 | 2.62% | 2.41% | 92% |
| 1980 | 2.62% | 2.41% | 92% |
| 1990 | 2.62% | 2.41% | 92% |
| 2000 | 6.08% | 4.06% | 67% |
| 2010 | 5.61% | 3.32% | 59% |
| 2020 | 4.26% | 3.93% | 92% |
| 2025 | 3.24% | 2.68% | 83% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia move above South Korea in Unemployment?
In 1993. Indonesia’s published Unemployment rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 3.24% against 2.68% — the trailing economy stands at about 83% 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: