Deliberative political institutions index in North Korea

North Korea: Deliberative political institutions index was 0.022 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.022
Change on year
up 69.2%
World rank
173rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.41
in 1945
All-time low
0.009
in 1998
Years of data
92
1900–2025

Deliberative political institutions index in North Korea, 1900–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative political institutions index in North Korea is 0.022, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 69.2% on the previous year and up 83.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in North Korea peaked at 0.41 in 1945 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 1998.

North Korea ranks 173rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0551 0.045 0.068 10
1910s 0.04 0.04 0.04 1
1940s 0.2548 0.166 0.41 5
1950s 0.1184 0.096 0.137 10
1960s 0.1041 0.073 0.11 10
1970s 0.0428 0.041 0.054 10
1980s 0.041 0.041 0.041 10
1990s 0.0222 0.009 0.033 10
2000s 0.011 0.011 0.011 10
2010s 0.012 0.012 0.012 10
2020s 0.0228 0.013 0.029 6

Countries ranked near North Korea

  1. 170 Turkmenistan 0.058 compare
  2. 171 Sudan 0.045 compare
  3. 172 Afghanistan 0.033 compare
  4. 174 Venezuela 0.021 compare
  5. 175 Nicaragua 0.016 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in North Korea?
Deliberative political institutions index in North Korea was 0.022 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 0.41 in 1945.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1998.
How does North Korea rank for deliberative political institutions index?
North Korea ranks 173rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deliberative political institutions index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deliberative political institutions index
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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