South Korea: Civil society participation index

The latest value from 2024 is 0.814 index points, unchanged from 0.814 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.632 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2024 is 0.523 index points. The minimum value, 0.082 index points, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 0.921 index points was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Measures the extent to which major civil society organizations are consulted by policymakers, whether women are involved, and whether legislative candidate nomination are made in a decentralized manner.