Share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Share of women in ministerial positions was 18.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Korea, 2005–2024
Source: IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Korea is 18.8%, 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 Republic of Korea peaked at 33.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.0%, in 2008.
Republic of 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.6% | — |
| 2008 | 5.0% | -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 | 33.3% | +50.2% |
| 2020 | 27.8% | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 16.7% | -40.0% |
| 2023 | 29.4% | +76.5% |
| 2024 | 18.8% | -36.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.1% | 5.9% | 33.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 23.2% | 16.7% | 29.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 103 Central African Republic 19.4% compare
- 103 Côte d'Ivoire 19.4% compare
- 105 Mauritania 19.2% compare
- 106 Mongolia 18.8% compare
- 108 Mali 18.5% compare
- 109 Bangladesh 18.2% compare
- 109 Cuba 18.2% compare
- 109 Saint Lucia 18.2% compare
- 109 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 18.2% compare
- 109 Tonga 18.2% 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 share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Korea?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Korea was 18.8% in 2024, according to IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 33.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.0% in 2008.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Republic of Korea ranks 106th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of women in ministerial 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 IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by 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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About this data
Deputy prime ministers and prime ministers or heads of government that hold ministerial portfolios are included, vice-presidents and heads of governmental or public agencies are excluded.