South Korea
South Korea ranks 4 of 193 on the UN’s index of digital government, ahead of 98% of member states, and 2 of 46 in Asia. Its strongest area is online services (1.000); its weakest is human capital (0.912).
UN rank, 2024
4
of 193 · Asia #2 of 46
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Where it stands
The scores
Each score runs from 0 to 1. The index averages the first three parts; e-participation is reported alongside it.
E-Government Index
+0.272 vs Asia
0.968
World 0.638 Asia 0.695
Online services
+0.364 vs Asia
1.000
World 0.575 Asia 0.636
What the government offers online, from information to full transactions.
Human capital
+0.233 vs Asia
0.912
World 0.650 Asia 0.679
Literacy and schooling: whether people can use what is offered.
Telecoms
+0.220 vs Asia
0.992
World 0.690 Asia 0.771
Internet, mobile and broadband: whether people can reach it.
E-participation
+0.436 vs Asia
0.973
World 0.489 Asia 0.537
How far citizens are informed, consulted and involved online.
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Source: UN E-Government Survey 2024, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Precedent figures are illustrative in this preview edition.