Republic of Korea vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) currently reports 206.42 million against 13.25 million in Republic of Korea, a difference of 193.17 million.
That makes South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s figure about 15.6 times Republic of Korea's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, South Asia (IDA & IBRD) has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 21st and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 19th of 186 countries.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.16 million | 104.55 million | 96.39 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2000s | 9.69 million | 141.15 million | 131.46 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2010s | 11.29 million | 147.45 million | 136.16 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2020s | 12.76 million | 187.28 million | 174.52 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Republic of Korea or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD), at 206.42 million against 13.25 million in Republic of Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Republic of Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 193.17 million, with South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for labor force, female?
- Republic of Korea ranks 21st and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 19th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.