Work & Labour in North Korea
126 indicators covering work & labour for North Korea.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment by status | 37.9% | 2024 | down 1.6% | 145th |
| Share of workers who are employees vs. GDP per capita | 37.9% | 2024 | down 1.6% | 145th |
| Annual growth of GDP per employed person | 0.4% | 2025 | up 121.1% | 149th |
| Patents - international collaboration in technology development | 27 Co-inventions | 2020 | down 27.0% | 61st |
| Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) | 42.3% | 2020 | down 2.1% | 137th |
| Own-account workers, total | 28.0% | 2016 | up 0.0% | 79th |