What is equal resource distribution index in South Korea?

Equal resource distribution index in South Korea was 0.951 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Korea?

The highest recorded value was 0.969 in 2018.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 0.095 in 1904.

How does South Korea rank for equal resource distribution index?

South Korea ranks 14th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Korea data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Korea

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Korea
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

South Korea: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.951 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.951

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

14th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.969

in 2018

All-time low

0.095

in 1904

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Korea, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in South Korea stood at 0.951.

That represents a change of down 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in South Korea peaked at 0.969 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.095, in 1904.

South Korea ranks 14th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0964	0.095	0.098	10
1910s	0.1874	0.122	0.2	10
1920s	0.187	0.187	0.187	10
1930s	0.187	0.187	0.187	10
1940s	0.2488	0.187	0.35	10
1950s	0.3672	0.293	0.413	10
1960s	0.553	0.544	0.574	10
1970s	0.6166	0.606	0.645	10
1980s	0.7585	0.74	0.867	10
1990s	0.944	0.94	0.96	10
2000s	0.9639	0.96	0.967	10
2010s	0.9633	0.958	0.969	10
2020s	0.9517	0.951	0.953	6

Countries ranked near South Korea

12 Czechia 0.954 compare
13 Barbados 0.952 compare
15 Iceland 0.941 compare
16 Belgium 0.938 compare
17 Trinidad and Tobago 0.934 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.24 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.9115 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in South Korea?: Equal resource distribution index in South Korea was 0.951 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 0.969 in 2018.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0.095 in 1904.
How does South Korea rank for equal resource distribution index?: South Korea ranks 14th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.