Employment in industry in South Korea in 2025 — 23.4%. Ranked 50 in the world out of 182. Since 1991, the indicator has fallen by 13.8 pp.
1991–2025 · % of employment
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: South Korea
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.4 | −0.3 pp |
| 2024 | 23.7 | −0.3 pp |
| 2023 | 24 | −0.5 pp |
| 2022 | 24.5 | −0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 24.6 | −0 pp |
| 2020 | 24.6 | +0.1 pp |
| 2019 | 24.6 | −0.6 pp |
| 2018 | 25.2 | −0.1 pp |
| 2017 | 25.3 | +0.1 pp |
| 2016 | 25.2 | −0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 25.4 | −0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 25.8 | +0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 25.6 | +0.2 pp |
| 2012 | 25.4 | −0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 25.6 | −0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 25.8 | +0.5 pp |
| 2009 | 25.2 | −0.8 pp |
| 2008 | 26.1 | −0.5 pp |
| 2007 | 26.5 | −0.4 pp |
| 2006 | 26.9 | −0.5 pp |
| 2005 | 27.4 | −0.5 pp |
| 2004 | 27.9 | −0.6 pp |
| 2003 | 28.5 | +0.3 pp |
| 2002 | 28.3 | −0.1 pp |
| 2001 | 28.4 | −0.7 pp |
| 2000 | 29.1 | +0.5 pp |
| 1999 | 28.5 | −0.5 pp |
| 1998 | 29 | −3.5 pp |
| 1997 | 32.4 | −1.2 pp |
| 1996 | 33.7 | −0.8 pp |
| 1995 | 34.5 | −0.2 pp |
| 1994 | 34.7 | −0.4 pp |
| 1993 | 35.1 | −1.8 pp |
| 1992 | 36.9 | −0.2 pp |
| 1991 | 37.2 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The share of total employment in industry (mining, manufacturing, electricity, water supply) and in construction. The peak is in countries in the middle of the industrial transition; in postindustrial economies the share declines even as industrial output grows, because of automation.
Source: ILOSTAT (ILO), license CC BY 4.0.
The contribution of industry and construction to the value added of the economy.
Economy Manufacturing share of GDPThe contribution of manufacturing alone — without mining, utilities or construction.
Labor Employment in servicesThe share of workers employed in trade, transport, finance, IT and the public sector.
Labor Employment in agricultureThe share of workers employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
