What is private civil liberties index in South Korea?

Private civil liberties index in South Korea was 0.894 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in South Korea?

The highest recorded value was 0.926 in 1993.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in South Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1815.

How does South Korea rank for private civil liberties index?

South Korea ranks 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. 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 Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Private Civil Liberties Index in South Korea

Name: Private Civil Liberties 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: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.894 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.894

Change on year

up 0.6%

World rank

34th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.926

in 1993

All-time low

0.012

in 1815

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in South Korea, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for private civil liberties index in South Korea is 0.894, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in South Korea peaked at 0.926 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1815.

That places South Korea 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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	0.018	0.018	0.018	1
1790s	0.0169	0.015	0.018	10
1800s	0.0194	0.016	0.024	10
1810s	0.0168	0.012	0.019	10
1820s	0.0159	0.013	0.017	10
1830s	0.0165	0.012	0.017	10
1840s	0.0124	0.012	0.016	10
1850s	0.016	0.016	0.016	10
1860s	0.0145	0.013	0.016	10
1870s	0.0186	0.013	0.027	10
1880s	0.0563	0.027	0.074	10
1890s	0.1289	0.074	0.195	10
1900s	0.1968	0.195	0.198	10
1910s	0.1579	0.157	0.158	10
1920s	0.1601	0.158	0.161	10
1930s	0.1552	0.124	0.161	10
1940s	0.2979	0.071	0.568	10
1950s	0.5422	0.416	0.62	10
1960s	0.6056	0.59	0.646	10
1970s	0.6004	0.6	0.602	10
1980s	0.7678	0.628	0.895	10
1990s	0.9224	0.914	0.926	10
2000s	0.9116	0.91	0.912	10
2010s	0.9062	0.898	0.911	10
2020s	0.899	0.889	0.912	6

Countries ranked near South Korea

31 Albania 0.907 compare
32 Jamaica 0.899 compare
33 Ghana 0.897 compare
34 Moldova 0.894 compare
34 Seychelles 0.894 compare
34 Slovenia 0.894 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for South Korea

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.7164 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.8996 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.24 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.9115 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 135 2010 = 100 (2025)
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Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in South Korea?: Private civil liberties index in South Korea was 0.894 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 0.926 in 1993.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1815.
How does South Korea rank for private civil liberties index?: South Korea ranks 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. 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 Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Private Civil Liberties Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,494 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.