Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions was 18.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Republic of Korea, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Korea is 18.75, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 36.2% on the previous year and up 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Korea peaked at 33.33 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2008.
That places Republic of Korea 106th out of 190 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.6 | — |
| 2008 | 5 | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 12.5 | +150.0% |
| 2012 | 11.1 | -11.2% |
| 2014 | 11.8 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 5.9 | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 9.1 | +54.2% |
| 2018 | 22.2 | +144.0% |
| 2019 | 33.33 | +50.2% |
| 2020 | 27.78 | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 16.67 | -40.0% |
| 2023 | 29.41 | +76.5% |
| 2024 | 18.75 | -36.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.3 | 5 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.13 | 5.9 | 33.33 | 7 |
| 2020s | 23.15 | 16.67 | 29.41 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 103 Central African Republic 19.35 compare
- 103 Côte d'Ivoire 19.35 compare
- 105 Mauritania 19.23 compare
- 106 Mongolia 18.75 compare
- 108 Mali 18.52 compare
- 109 Bangladesh 18.18 compare
- 109 Saint Lucia 18.18 compare
- 109 Tonga 18.18 compare
- 109 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 18.18 compare
More gender data for Republic of Korea
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,318 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.79 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 119,025 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 125,732 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 116,471 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 122,813 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 119,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 125,514 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 124,678 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 131,322 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Korea?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Korea was 18.75 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 33.33 in 2019.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2008.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- Republic of Korea ranks 106th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of women in ministerial level positions rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Data on the proportion of women in leadership positions.