South Korea vs Turkey: Male labor participation rate
South Korea
72
in 2025
Turkey
71.89
in 2025
South Korea rank
71st
Turkey rank
74th
Male labor participation rate over time
- South Korea
- Turkey
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 72 against 71.89 in Turkey, a difference of 0.11.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Turkey ahead.
South Korea ranks 71st and Turkey ranks 74th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and Turkey in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.32 | 77.74 | 4.41 | Turkey |
| 2000s | 71.99 | 70.63 | 1.36 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 72.1 | 71.45 | 0.6469 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 72.08 | 70.73 | 1.35 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor participation rate, South Korea or Turkey?
- South Korea, at 72 against 71.89 in Turkey as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor participation rate between South Korea and Turkey?
- 0.11, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Turkey?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Turkey rank globally for male labor participation rate?
- South Korea ranks 71st and Turkey ranks 74th 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.