South Korea: Civil liberties

For that indicator, we provide data for South Korea from 1972 to 2020. The average value for South Korea during that period was 3 points with a minimum of 2 points in 1993 and a maximum of 6 points in 1972. The latest value from 2020 is 2 points. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 195 countries is 3 points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Civil Liberties index from the Freedom House evaluate the following: freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights. The rating ranges from 1 (strong liberties) to 7 (no liberties).