Proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation in South Korea

South Korea: Proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation was 26 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
26
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
6th
of 98 countries
All-time high
26
in 2020
All-time low
1
in 2014
Years of data
12
2014–2025

Proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation in South Korea, 2014–2025

05101520252014201920252014: 12015: 12016: 12017: 12018: 12019: 12020: 262021: 262022: 262023: 262024: 262025: 26

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation in South Korea is 26, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 2,500.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation in South Korea peaked at 26 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2014.

That places South Korea 6th out of 98 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1 1 1 6
2020s 26 26 26 6

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 3 India 44 compare
  2. 4 Portugal 34 compare
  3. 5 France 29 compare
  4. 7 Italy 25 compare
  5. 8 Norway 19 compare
  6. 9 United States 16 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation in South Korea?
Proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation in South Korea was 26 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 26 in 2020.
What is the lowest proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2014.
How does South Korea rank for proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation?
South Korea ranks 6th out of 98 countries with data for 2025.
Is proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of animal breeds genetic conservation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
98 places, 948 data points, 2000–2025
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