Share of women in ministerial positions in South Korea
South Korea: Share of women in ministerial positions was 18.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of women in ministerial positions in South Korea, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of women in ministerial positions in South Korea is 18.75, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.2% on the previous year and up 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of women in ministerial positions in South Korea peaked at 33.33 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2008.
South Korea ranks 106th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of women in ministerial positions in South 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% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 18.75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.84, 61% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 18.75 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.5, 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
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 South Korea
- 103 Central African Republic 19.35 compare
- 103 Cote 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 Cuba 18.18 compare
- 109 Saint Lucia 18.18 compare
- 109 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 18.18 compare
- 109 Tonga 18.18 compare
More gender data for South 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)
- Population 46,871 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 46,871 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.0957 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women in ministerial positions in South Korea?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in South Korea was 18.75 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 33.33 in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2008.
- How does South Korea rank for share of women in ministerial positions?
- South Korea ranks 106th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of women in ministerial positions rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of women in ministerial positions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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