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North Korea Female Labor Force Rate

North Korea's female labor force rate rose to 77.69% in 2024, up from 77.67% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.02% from the previous year. North Korea has the 7th highest female labor force rate. Within Asia, it ranks 1st out of 48 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 77.69%
2023 77.67%
2022 77.68%
2021 76.6%
2020 76.39%
2019 77.68%
2018 77.68%
2017 77.5%
2016 77.35%
2015 77.48%
2014 77.42%
2013 77.45%
2012 77.48%
2011 77.52%
2010 77.54%
2009 77.51%
2008 77.46%
2007 77.56%
2006 77.5%
2005 77.44%
2004 77.56%
2003 77.62%
2002 77.67%
2001 77.69%
2000 77.82%
1999 77.81%
1998 78.02%
1997 77.95%
1996 77.65%
1995 77.48%
1994 77.27%
1993 77.13%
1992 76.91%
1991 76.6%
1990 76.4%
North Korea Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in North Korea aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 2.86% 2.83% 2024