Strong civil society index in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Strong civil society index was 0.016 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong civil society index in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, 1789–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong civil society index in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is 0.016, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and up 128.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea peaked at 0.287 in 1945 and was at its lowest, 0.007, in 1972.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 175th 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 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.2017 | 0.112 | 0.284 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0964 | 0.074 | 0.112 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.055 | 0.055 | 0.055 | 1 |
| 1940s | 0.156 | 0.102 | 0.287 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0.0681 | 0.045 | 0.078 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.036 | 0.036 | 0.036 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0128 | 0.007 | 0.036 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.007 | 0.007 | 0.007 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.007 | 0.007 | 0.007 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.007 | 0.007 | 0.007 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.007 | 0.007 | 0.007 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0187 | 0.016 | 0.024 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is strong civil society index in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Strong civil society index in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was 0.016 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.287 in 1945.
- What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.007 in 1972.
- How does Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rank for strong civil society index?
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 175th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic People’s Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Strong civil society index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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