Republic of Korea vs Chinese Taipei: Age of full democracy
Republic of Korea
29
in 2025
Chinese Taipei
26
in 2025
Republic of Korea rank
62nd
Chinese Taipei rank
64th
Age of full democracy over time
- Republic of Korea
- Chinese Taipei
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 29 against 26 in Chinese Taipei, a difference of 3.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Chinese Taipei's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 62nd and Chinese Taipei ranks 64th of 89 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Chinese Taipei | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5 | 5.5 | 3 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 18.5 | 15.5 | 3 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 26.5 | 23.5 | 3 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher age of full democracy, Republic of Korea or Chinese Taipei?
- Republic of Korea, at 29 against 26 in Chinese Taipei as of 2025.
- What is the difference in age of full democracy between Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei?
- 3, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Korea and Chinese Taipei rank globally for age of full democracy?
- Republic of Korea ranks 62nd and Chinese Taipei ranks 64th of 89 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Age of full democracy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.