Number of temporary workers South Korea 2012-2024

Published by L. Yoon, Dec 9, 2024

In 2024, there were approximately 8.46 million non-regular workers in South Korea, up from about 8.12 million in the previous year. The number of non-regular workers has increased in recent years and accounted for around 38 percent of all wage and salary workers in South Korea that year.

Number of non-regular workers in South Korea from 2012 to 2024 (in millions)

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December 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2012 to 2024

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.

Non-regular workers include temporary workers, contingent workers, part-time workers, temporary agency workers, and daily workers.

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