South Korea vs Western Pacific (WHO region): UHC Service Coverage Index
South Korea
88
in 2023
Western Pacific (WHO region)
81
in 2023
South Korea rank
6th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
5th
UHC Service Coverage Index over time
- South Korea
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 88 against 81 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 7.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 6th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 5th of 194 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.8 | 66.4 | 12.4 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 85.5 | 75.3 | 10.2 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 87.5 | 80.5 | 7 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher uhc service coverage index, South Korea or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- South Korea, at 88 against 81 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in uhc service coverage index between South Korea and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 7, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for uhc service coverage index?
- South Korea ranks 6th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 5th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as UHC Service Coverage Index (SDG 3.8.1). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.