Labor force participation rate in South Korea in 2024, by province

In 2024, Jeju had the highest labor force participation rate among the 17 major cities and provinces in South Korea, with a rate of around 71 percent. The national average labor force participation rate in South Korea that year stood at approximately 64.5 percent. Jeju was the only administrative area with a participation rate above 70 percent, while Busan was the only area with a rate below 60 percent.