South Korea Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual
Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29
Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data was reported at 73.881 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.345 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 71.388 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.345 % in 2024 and a record low of 50.909 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 73.881 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34
Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 83.655 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.922 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 72.953 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.655 % in 2025 and a record low of 59.157 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 83.655 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39
Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 82.538 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.200 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 74.829 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.538 % in 2025 and a record low of 62.259 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 82.538 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59
Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 78.373 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.285 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 68.883 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.373 % in 2025 and a record low of 54.664 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 78.373 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+
Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 41.958 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.916 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 31.826 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.958 % in 2025 and a record low of 15.271 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 41.958 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54
Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data was reported at 80.791 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.386 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 75.998 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.791 % in 2025 and a record low of 60.291 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 80.791 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 41.958 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.916 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 31.826 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.958 % in 2025 and a record low of 15.271 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 41.958 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age
Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 64.922 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.772 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 61.283 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.922 % in 2025 and a record low of 49.882 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 64.922 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data was reported at 5.736 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.601 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 5.747 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.484 % in 1975 and a record low of 5.601 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.736 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data was reported at 48.653 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.248 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 48.502 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.748 % in 2004 and a record low of 30.564 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 48.653 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data was reported at 76.082 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 77.937 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 69.986 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.937 % in 2024 and a record low of 26.775 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 76.082 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 72.758 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.921 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 55.306 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.758 % in 2025 and a record low of 32.960 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.758 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data was reported at 69.181 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.595 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.873 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.181 % in 2025 and a record low of 34.658 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 69.181 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 71.564 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.370 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 66.096 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.564 % in 2025 and a record low of 35.119 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 71.564 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data was reported at 71.025 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.981 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 61.846 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.025 % in 2025 and a record low of 32.929 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 71.025 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 69.038 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.451 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 54.052 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.038 % in 2025 and a record low of 28.335 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 69.038 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data was reported at 57.310 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.795 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 49.830 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.310 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.919 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 57.310 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 35.217 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.951 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 24.123 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.217 % in 2025 and a record low of 6.264 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 35.217 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 57.310 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.795 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 49.830 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.310 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.919 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 57.310 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 57.310 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.795 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 49.830 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.310 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.919 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 57.310 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 28.619 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.454 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 27.259 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.245 % in 1975 and a record low of 27.259 % in 2009. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 28.619 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 60.308 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.684 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 53.556 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.308 % in 2025 and a record low of 27.916 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 60.308 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data was reported at 37.923 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 38.333 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 41.186 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.328 % in 1975 and a record low of 37.923 % in 2025. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 37.923 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 88.556 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.772 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 91.230 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.658 % in 1975 and a record low of 88.121 % in 2021. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 88.556 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 91.416 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 91.463 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 93.476 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.398 % in 1975 and a record low of 90.820 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 91.416 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data was reported at 93.033 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 92.274 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 94.126 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.499 % in 1975 and a record low of 92.274 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 93.033 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 92.124 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 92.823 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 92.921 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.281 % in 1975 and a record low of 91.406 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 92.124 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data was reported at 90.362 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 90.283 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 90.327 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.712 % in 1975 and a record low of 87.143 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 90.362 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 87.690 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.226 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 84.139 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.578 % in 2017 and a record low of 77.499 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 87.690 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data was reported at 76.774 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.644 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 70.431 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.415 % in 2017 and a record low of 61.275 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 76.774 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 50.363 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.637 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 42.953 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.363 % in 2025 and a record low of 29.150 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 50.363 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 20.502 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.536 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 18.546 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.876 % in 1975 and a record low of 18.237 % in 2010. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 20.502 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
View South Korea's Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 from 1960 to 2025 in the chart:
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data was reported at 82.382 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.476 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 78.094 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.824 % in 2017 and a record low of 71.105 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 82.382 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
View South Korea's Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 from 1960 to 2025 in the chart:
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 50.363 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.637 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 42.953 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.363 % in 2025 and a record low of 29.150 % in 1966. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 50.363 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
View South Korea's Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ from 1960 to 2025 in the chart:
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 72.740 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.981 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 73.252 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.263 % in 1975 and a record low of 68.261 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.740 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 72.740 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.981 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 73.252 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.263 % in 1975 and a record low of 46.500 % in 1979. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.740 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 78.915 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.009 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 77.053 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.479 % in 2017 and a record low of 70.060 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 78.915 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 77.964 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 78.365 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 81.804 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.071 % in 1975 and a record low of 77.964 % in 2025. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 77.964 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 64.922 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.772 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 61.283 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.922 % in 2025 and a record low of 37.800 % in 1979. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 64.922 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24
Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 24.695 % in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.153 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 23.101 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.056 % in 1975 and a record low of 23.101 % in 2009. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.695 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64
Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 72.162 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.810 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.811 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.162 % in 2025 and a record low of 52.035 % in 1990. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.162 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |
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Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+
Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 69.036 % in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.912 % for 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 67.423 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.036 % in 2025 and a record low of 55.472 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 69.036 2025 | yearly | 1960 - 2025 |