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Spain vs South Korea Unemployment
Spain has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 South Korea stood at roughly 15% of Spain’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 26%, and the pair was closest in 1999 (41%).
| Year | Spain | South Korea | South Korea as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.93% | 2.41% | 15% |
| 1970 | 15.93% | 2.41% | 15% |
| 1980 | 15.93% | 2.41% | 15% |
| 1990 | 15.93% | 2.41% | 15% |
| 2000 | 13.79% | 4.06% | 29% |
| 2010 | 19.86% | 3.32% | 17% |
| 2020 | 15.53% | 3.93% | 25% |
| 2025 | 10.38% | 2.68% | 26% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above South Korea in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Spain and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Spain is ahead: 10.38% against 2.68% — the trailing economy stands at about 26% 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: