The number of employed persons in North Korea increased to 17069.55 Thousand in 2025 from 17022.40 Thousand in 2024. Employed Persons in North Korea averaged 15075.96 Thousand from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 17069.55 Thousand in 2025 and a record low of 12510.49 Thousand in 1991. source: International Labour Organization (ILO)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 17069.55 17022.40 Thousand Dec 2025
Population 26.57 26.50 Million Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.50 3.50 percent Dec 2025


North Korea Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
17069.55 17022.40 17069.55 12510.49 1991 - 2025 Thousand Yearly