Key features of liberal democracy, per unit of GDP in South Korea
South Korea: Key features of liberal democracy, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key features of liberal democracy, per unit of GDP in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp in South Korea is 0 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 18.1% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp in South Korea peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
That places South Korea 149th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of liberal democracy, per unit of GDP in South Korea, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1962 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -27.5% |
| 1963 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -26.0% |
| 1964 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +45.2% |
| 1965 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1966 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1967 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.2% |
| 1968 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1969 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.4% |
| 1970 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 1971 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1972 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -28.5% |
| 1973 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -27.8% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -28.4% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -27.9% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.3% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -26.0% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -21.6% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +58.7% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +69.5% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.2% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +17.8% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +18.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp in South Korea?
- Key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp in South Korea was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does South Korea rank for key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp?
- South Korea ranks 149th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of liberal democracy, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Key features of liberal democracy, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Key features of liberal democracy divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Key features of liberal democracy ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Key features of liberal democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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Key features of liberal democracy divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.