South Korea: Women political empowerment

The latest value from 2022 is 0.882 index points, an increase from 0.863 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2022 is 0.692 index points. The minimum value, 0.485 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.891 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Measures fundamental civil liberties, women’s open discussion of political issues and participation in civil society organizations, and the representation of women in formal political positions.