Separation of Powers Score in South Korea
South Korea: Separation of Powers Score was 8 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Separation of Powers Score in South Korea, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, separation of powers score in South Korea stood at 8. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, separation of powers score in South Korea peaked at 9 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8, in 2005.
That places South Korea 11th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.33 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020s | 8.67 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is separation of powers score in South Korea?
- Separation of powers score in South Korea was 8 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest separation of powers score recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 2009.
- What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 in 2005.
- How does South Korea rank for separation of powers score?
- South Korea ranks 11th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is separation of powers score rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Separation of Powers Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.