South Korea: Voice and accountability

South Korea: Voice and accountability index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

, 1996 - 2019: For that indicator, we provide data for South Korea from 1996 to 2019. The average value for South Korea during that period was 0.71 points with a minimum of 0.63 points in 2015 and a maximum of 0.8 points in 2018. The latest value from 2019 is 0.77 points. For comparison, the world average in 2019 based on 193 countries is -0.02 points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The index for Voice and Accountability captures perceptions of the extent to which the citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.