3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 1.4 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Korea, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Korea is 1.4, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 3.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2020.
That places Republic of Korea 186th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.4 | — |
| 2001 | 3.2 | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 3 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 2.8 | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 2.6 | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 2.4 | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 2.2 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 2 | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 1.9 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.8 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 1.8 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.7 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.6 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.5 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.4 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 1.4 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.53 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.64 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2 |
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More health data for Republic of Korea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1935 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,072 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 69 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0345 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 7.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0257 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Korea?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Korea was 1.4 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2020.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 186th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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