South Korea vs Moldova: Infant deaths
South Korea
556
in 2024
Moldova
490
in 2024
South Korea rank
119th
Moldova rank
121st
Infant deaths over time
- South Korea
- Moldova
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 556 against 490 in Moldova, a difference of 66.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Moldova's.
Across all 53 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 119th and Moldova ranks 121st of 201 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29,427 | 3,697 | 25,730 | South Korea |
| 1980s | 15,443 | 3,298 | 12,145 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 5,963 | 2,112 | 3,851 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 2,242 | 1,014 | 1,228 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 1,199 | 695.9 | 503.1 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 624.2 | 504.8 | 119.4 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, South Korea or Moldova?
- South Korea, at 556 against 490 in Moldova as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between South Korea and Moldova?
- 66, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Moldova?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Moldova rank globally for infant deaths?
- South Korea ranks 119th and Moldova ranks 121st of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.