What is strong civil society index in South Korea?

Strong civil society index in South Korea was 0.85 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in South Korea?

The highest recorded value was 0.866 in 2018.

What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in South Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 0.055 in 1910.

How does South Korea rank for strong civil society index?

South Korea ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong civil society index rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. 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 Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Strong Civil Society Index in South Korea

Name: Strong Civil Society 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: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.85 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.85

Change on year

up 13.2%

World rank

55th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.866

in 2018

All-time low

0.055

in 1910

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Strong Civil Society Index in South Korea, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong civil society index in South Korea stood at 0.85.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong civil society index in South Korea peaked at 0.866 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.055, in 1910.

South Korea ranks 55th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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	0.0662	0.055	0.068	10
1920s	0.067	0.067	0.067	10
1930s	0.067	0.067	0.067	10
1940s	0.1399	0.067	0.281	10
1950s	0.1552	0.144	0.16	10
1960s	0.1844	0.099	0.397	10
1970s	0.1169	0.095	0.194	10
1980s	0.3003	0.093	0.686	10
1990s	0.7124	0.686	0.803	10
2000s	0.7936	0.756	0.803	10
2010s	0.7731	0.744	0.866	10
2020s	0.7953	0.751	0.85	6

Countries ranked near South Korea

52 Lithuania 0.858 compare
53 United Kingdom 0.855 compare
54 Poland 0.851 compare
55 Cape Verde 0.85 compare
57 Czechia 0.849 compare
58 Panama 0.844 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.24 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.9115 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong civil society index in South Korea?: Strong civil society index in South Korea was 0.85 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 0.866 in 2018.
What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0.055 in 1910.
How does South Korea rank for strong civil society index?: South Korea ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong civil society index rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. 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 Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Strong Civil Society Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,138 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which interest groups, labor unions, charities, and other civil society organizations are autonomous from the state and can freely pursue their goals. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (strongest).