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South Korea vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above South Korea in 1998. In 1991 South Korea stood at roughly 29% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 31%, and the pair was closest in 1998 (101%).
| Year | South Korea | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 2.41% | 29% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 2.41% | 29% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 2.41% | 29% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 2.41% | 29% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 4.06% | 63% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 3.32% | 28% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 3.93% | 30% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 2.68% | 31% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above South Korea in Unemployment?
In 1998. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 2.68% — the trailing economy stands at about 31% 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: