Hong Kong vs South Korea: Inequality in life expectancy
Hong Kong
0.0229
in 2023
South Korea
0.0246
in 2023
Hong Kong rank
193rd
South Korea rank
191st
Inequality in life expectancy over time
- Hong Kong
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0.0246 against 0.0229 in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.0017.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Hong Kong's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 193rd and South Korea ranks 191st of 195 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0274 | 0.0312 | 0.0038 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 0.0241 | 0.0274 | 0.0033 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality in life expectancy, Hong Kong or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 0.0246 against 0.0229 in Hong Kong as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality in life expectancy between Hong Kong and South Korea?
- 0.0017, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and South Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong and South Korea rank globally for inequality in life expectancy?
- Hong Kong ranks 193rd and South Korea ranks 191st of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Inequality in life expectancy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.