Reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities in South Korea
South Korea: Reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities was 8.54 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities in South Korea, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities in South Korea stood at 8.54. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities in South Korea peaked at 10.74 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8.54, in 2023.
South Korea ranks 137th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.74 | — |
| 2011 | 10.46 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 9.99 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 9.72 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 9.45 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 9.52 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 9.26 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 9.22 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 9.09 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 9.06 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 9.05 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 8.9 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 8.84 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 8.54 | -3.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 8.54 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.87, 96% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 8.54 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.02, 53% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.65 | 9.06 | 10.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.83 | 8.54 | 9.05 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More reference data data for South Korea
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 880.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 12,007 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 6,875 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9638 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 2,038 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities in South Korea?
- Reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities in South Korea was 8.54 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 10.74 in 2010.
- What is the lowest reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.54 in 2023.
- How does South Korea rank for reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities?
- South Korea ranks 137th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reduction in hdi when adjusting for inequalities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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