Ireland vs Republic of Korea: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Ireland
3.1
in 2021
Republic of Korea
2.9
in 2021
Ireland rank
179th
Republic of Korea rank
182nd

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Ireland
  • Republic of Korea
02468200020102021

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 3.1 against 2.9 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.2.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Ireland ranks 179th and Republic of Korea ranks 182nd of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Republic of Korea in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 5.55 5.82 0.27 Republic of Korea
2010s 3.75 3.57 0.18 Ireland
2020s 3.15 2.95 0.2 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Ireland or Republic of Korea?
Ireland, at 3.1 against 2.9 in Republic of Korea as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Ireland and Republic of Korea?
0.2, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Republic of Korea?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Ireland and Republic of Korea rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Ireland ranks 179th and Republic of Korea ranks 182nd of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed