Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Key media freedoms, annual growth rate was 208.59 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
208.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1,017.6%
World rank
2nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
429.85 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-728.75 % change on previous year
in 1961
Years of data
129
1897–2025
Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in South Korea, 1897–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, key media freedoms, annual growth rate in South Korea stood at 208.59 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 1,017.6% on the previous year and up 1,818.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key media freedoms, annual growth rate in South Korea peaked at 429.85 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -728.75 % change on previous year, in 1961.
That places South Korea 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1897 | -522.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1898 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1899 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1900 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | -41.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 46.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | 53.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | -14.18 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 1950 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 130.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | -728.75 % change on previous year | -656.3% |
| 1962 | -8.69 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 1963 | 40.76 % change on previous year | -568.9% |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -109 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 66.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -141.81 % change on previous year | -314.5% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 42.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 26.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 137.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 429.85 % change on previous year | +213.5% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 33.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 32.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | -64.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 20.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -47.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 10.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 281.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | -59.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | -18.94 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 2024 | -22.73 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2025 | 208.59 % change on previous year | -1017.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | -174.23 % change on previous year | -522.7 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1900s | -4.15 % change on previous year | -41.54 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.56 % change on previous year | -14.18 % change on previous year | 53.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -56.57 % change on previous year | -728.75 % change on previous year | 130.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -10.9 % change on previous year | -109 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.04 % change on previous year | -141.81 % change on previous year | 429.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.62 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 33.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -6.5 % change on previous year | -64.97 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.56 % change on previous year | -47.27 % change on previous year | 281.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.94 % change on previous year | -59.26 % change on previous year | 208.59 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key media freedoms, annual growth rate in South Korea?
- Key media freedoms, annual growth rate in South Korea was 208.59 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key media freedoms, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 429.85 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest key media freedoms, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -728.75 % change on previous year in 1961.
- How does South Korea rank for key media freedoms, annual growth rate?
- South Korea ranks 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key media freedoms, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,818.4%. 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 media freedoms, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Key media freedoms. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key media freedoms V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key media freedoms. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.