Free and fair elections index in North Korea
North Korea: Free and fair elections index was 0.122 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.122
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
144th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.183
in 1949
All-time low
0
in 1789
Years of data
203
1789–2025
Free and fair elections index in North Korea, 1789–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 0.122 for free and fair elections index in 2025.
The figure is down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in North Korea peaked at 0.183 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.
North Korea ranks 144th of 176 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940s | 0.0496 | 0 | 0.183 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0.1779 | 0.173 | 0.182 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.157 | 0.148 | 0.173 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1491 | 0.144 | 0.152 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1441 | 0.134 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1349 | 0.124 | 0.155 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1294 | 0.124 | 0.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1355 | 0.125 | 0.142 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1217 | 0.121 | 0.122 | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More reference data data for North Korea
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop re 24.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9593 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 91.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 3.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 619.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3562 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is free and fair elections index in North Korea?
- Free and fair elections index in North Korea was 0.122 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.183 in 1949.
- What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
- How does North Korea rank for free and fair elections index?
- North Korea ranks 144th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. 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 Free and fair elections index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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