Age of electoral democracy lexical in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Age of electoral democracy lexical was 38 in 2025. β Volatile
Age of electoral democracy lexical in Republic of Korea, 1960β2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age of electoral democracy lexical in Republic of Korea is 38, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of electoral democracy lexical in Republic of Korea peaked at 38 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1960.
That places Republic of Korea 59th out of 144 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.5 | 13 | 22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.5 | 23 | 32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.5 | 33 | 38 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is age of electoral democracy lexical in Republic of Korea?
- Age of electoral democracy lexical in Republic of Korea was 38 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of electoral democracy lexical recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 38 in 2025.
- What is the lowest age of electoral democracy lexical recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1960.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for age of electoral democracy lexical?
- Republic of Korea ranks 59th out of 144 countries with data for 2025.
- Is age of electoral democracy lexical rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age of electoral democracy lexical. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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