South Korea: Women political empowerment

The latest value from 2024 is 0.87 index points, a decline from 0.873 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2024 is 0.688 index points. The minimum value, 0.479 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.886 index points was recorded in 2017. 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.