East Asia & Pacific vs South Korea: Cause of death, by injury, ages 60+
East Asia & Pacific
3.1%
in 2021
South Korea
5.1%
in 2021
East Asia & Pacific rank
25th
South Korea rank
26th
Cause of death, by injury, ages 60+ over time
- East Asia & Pacific
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 5.1% against 3.1% in East Asia & Pacific, a difference of 2.0%.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.6 times East Asia & Pacific's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific ranks 25th and South Korea ranks 26th of 47 groups.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.5% | 5.0% | 1.5% | South Korea |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | South Korea |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by injury, ages 60+, East Asia & Pacific or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 5.1% against 3.1% in East Asia & Pacific as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by injury, ages 60+ between East Asia & Pacific and South Korea?
- 2.0%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific and South Korea?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do East Asia & Pacific and South Korea rank globally for cause of death, by injury, ages 60+?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 25th and South Korea ranks 26th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by injury, ages 60+ (% of total deaths ages 60+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of deaths ages 60+ due to injury divided by number of all deaths ages 60+, expressed by percentage. Injury includes unintentional and intentional injuries.