Female labor participation in South Korea

Female labor participation

56.8%

World rank

#66

of 186

Percentile

65%

higher is better

Data quality

Measured

Year: 2025

Share of working-age women in the labor force.

Source: World Bank Open Data · source data.

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FAQ

What is the female labor participation in South Korea?

South Korea has a female labor participation of 56.8% % (2025). Share of working-age women in the labor force.

How does South Korea rank for female labor participation?

South Korea ranks #66 of 186 countries for female labor participation (higher is better).