South Korea vs Netherlands: Male labor participation rate
South Korea
72
in 2025
Netherlands
71.89
in 2025
South Korea rank
71st
Netherlands rank
73rd
Male labor participation rate over time
- South Korea
- Netherlands
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 72 against 71.89 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.11.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.
South Korea ranks 71st and Netherlands ranks 73rd of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.32 | 77.63 | 4.31 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 71.99 | 75.4 | 3.41 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 72.1 | 72.26 | 0.1552 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 72.08 | 71.88 | 0.2008 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor participation rate, South Korea or Netherlands?
- South Korea, at 72 against 71.89 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor participation rate between South Korea and Netherlands?
- 0.11, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Netherlands?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Netherlands rank globally for male labor participation rate?
- South Korea ranks 71st and Netherlands ranks 73rd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Male labor participation rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.