South Korea vs United States: Youth working-age population with vocational education or training
Youth working-age population with vocational education or training over time
- South Korea
- United States
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2,427 against 1,556 in United States, a difference of 871.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.6 times United States's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 9th and United States ranks 12th of 74 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,022 | 1,613 | 1,409 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 2,609 | 1,543 | 1,066 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth working-age population with vocational education or training, South Korea or United States?
- South Korea, at 2,427 against 1,556 in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in youth working-age population with vocational education or training between South Korea and United States?
- 871, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United States?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and United States rank globally for youth working-age population with vocational education or training?
- South Korea ranks 9th and United States ranks 12th of 74 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Youth working-age population with vocational education or training (15-29). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Vocational education is education that prepares individuals to acquire specific skills for a particular trade or occupation. It focuses on practical applications of skills and knowledge needed for specific jobs or careers, often involving hands-on training, internships, or apprenticeships. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.