South Korea: Labor force: percent female

The latest value from 2023 is 43.48 percent, an increase from 43.03 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 41.56 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1991 to 2023 is 40.81 percent. The minimum value, 38.66 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 43.48 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.