North Korea vs South Korea: Total NCD Deaths
North Korea
209,833
in 2021
South Korea
245,782
in 2021
North Korea rank
33rd
South Korea rank
31st
Total NCD Deaths over time
- North Korea
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 245,782 against 209,833 in North Korea, a difference of 35,949.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times North Korea's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 33rd and South Korea ranks 31st of 184 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 137,916 | 201,197 | 63,280 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 198,501 | 218,305 | 19,804 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 210,269 | 241,998 | 31,729 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total ncd deaths, North Korea or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 245,782 against 209,833 in North Korea as of 2021.
- What is the difference in total ncd deaths between North Korea and South Korea?
- 35,949, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and South Korea?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do North Korea and South Korea rank globally for total ncd deaths?
- North Korea ranks 33rd and South Korea ranks 31st of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Total NCD Deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.