Republic of Korea vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Life expectancy at birth
Republic of Korea
83.8
in 2021
Western Pacific (WHO region)
77.42
in 2021
Republic of Korea rank
3rd
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
2nd
Life expectancy at birth over time
- Republic of Korea
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 83.8 against 77.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 6.38.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 3rd and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 2nd of 184 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.17 | 73.4 | 4.77 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 82.15 | 76.55 | 5.6 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 83.8 | 77.56 | 6.24 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life expectancy at birth, Republic of Korea or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Republic of Korea, at 83.8 against 77.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life expectancy at birth between Republic of Korea and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 6.38, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Republic of Korea and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for life expectancy at birth?
- Republic of Korea ranks 3rd and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 2nd of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Life expectancy at birth (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.