South Korea: Percent Buddhist

The latest value from 2013 is 17.2 percent, a decline from 17.4 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 36.4 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2013 is 20.2 percent. The minimum value, 17.2 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 21.4 percent was recorded in 1968. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Buddhists as percent of the total population.