South Korea Labour Force

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.630 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.642 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 61.342 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.642 % in 2016 and a record low of 60.013 % in 1990. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
62.63 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 68.571 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.375 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.301 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.571 % in 2017 and a record low of 62.571 % in 1990. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
68.57 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 31.490 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.535 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.737 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.922 % in 1991 and a record low of 26.004 % in 2010. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
31.49 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 52.211 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.234 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 49.601 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.234 % in 2016 and a record low of 46.871 % in 1993. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
52.21 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 58.603 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.416 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 53.656 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.603 % in 2017 and a record low of 49.663 % in 1992. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
58.60 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.841 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.803 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 37.269 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.311 % in 1991 and a record low of 29.301 % in 2009. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
34.84 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 73.149 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.152 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 73.623 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.377 % in 1997 and a record low of 72.158 % in 2010. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
73.15 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 78.110 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.913 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 76.676 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.110 % in 2017 and a record low of 75.187 % in 1990. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
78.11 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 28.464 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.594 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 31.224 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.004 % in 1994 and a record low of 22.886 % in 2010. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
28.46 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 71.376 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.405 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 67.286 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.405 % in 2016 and a record low of 63.029 % in 1992. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.38 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 63.000 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.800 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 60.893 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.000 % in 2017 and a record low of 36.890 % in 1977. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
63.04 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 30.500 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 30.500 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.600 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.060 % in 1975 and a record low of 25.400 % in 2009. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
30.45 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 52.600 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.090 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 47.620 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.600 % in 2017 and a record low of 27.230 % in 1977. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
52.60 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.430 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 34.430 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 36.100 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.240 % in 1975 and a record low of 27.930 % in 1960. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
34.43 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 73.880 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.850 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 73.850 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.400 % in 1995 and a record low of 46.390 % in 1977. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
73.88 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.210 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.330 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 28.205 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.880 % in 1975 and a record low of 20.160 % in 2010. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
26.21 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 71.197 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.535 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 63.478 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.197 % in 2017 and a record low of 38.199 % in 1960. KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.20 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

Korea Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 65.320 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 65.320 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
65.32 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 88.750 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 88.750 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
88.75 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 77.870 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 77.870 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
77.87 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 34.050 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 34.050 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
34.05 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 46.210 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 46.210 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
46.21 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 38.780 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 38.780 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
38.78 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 55.490 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 55.490 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
55.49 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 74.040 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 74.040 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
74.04 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2015 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 65.090 % in 2015. KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 65.090 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
65.09 2015 yearly 2015 - 2015

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South Korea Korea Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Korea Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

KR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 41.883 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41.896 % for 2016. KR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 40.676 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.896 % in 2016 and a record low of 39.173 % in 1992. KR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
41.88 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Korea Korea Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
KR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
KR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force
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