Annual death rates in different age groups by sex in South Korea
South Korea: Annual death rates in different age groups by sex was 1.83 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.83
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
222nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
190.35
in 1950
All-time low
1.83
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Annual death rates in different age groups by sex in South Korea, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual death rates in different age groups by sex in South Korea is 1.83, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and down 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual death rates in different age groups by sex in South Korea peaked at 190.35 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.83, in 2023.
South Korea ranks 222nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual death rates in different age groups by sex in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 190.35 | — |
| 1951 | 174.08 | -8.5% |
| 1952 | 157.09 | -9.8% |
| 1953 | 140.83 | -10.4% |
| 1954 | 126.04 | -10.5% |
| 1955 | 113.37 | -10.1% |
| 1956 | 102.92 | -9.2% |
| 1957 | 95.09 | -7.6% |
| 1958 | 88.02 | -7.4% |
| 1959 | 82.49 | -6.3% |
| 1960 | 77.77 | -5.7% |
| 1961 | 73.91 | -5.0% |
| 1962 | 70.36 | -4.8% |
| 1963 | 66.91 | -4.9% |
| 1964 | 63.62 | -4.9% |
| 1965 | 60.35 | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 56.88 | -5.8% |
| 1967 | 53.42 | -6.1% |
| 1968 | 50.04 | -6.3% |
| 1969 | 46.95 | -6.2% |
| 1970 | 43.78 | -6.8% |
| 1971 | 41.03 | -6.3% |
| 1972 | 38.83 | -5.4% |
| 1973 | 36.48 | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 34.63 | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 33 | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 31.5 | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 30.16 | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 28.63 | -5.1% |
| 1979 | 27.16 | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 25.62 | -5.7% |
| 1981 | 24.01 | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 22.37 | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 20.71 | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 19.14 | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 17.53 | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 16.05 | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 14.76 | -8.0% |
| 1988 | 13.43 | -9.0% |
| 1989 | 12.31 | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 11.33 | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 10.41 | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 9.58 | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 8.86 | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 8.21 | -7.4% |
| 1995 | 7.62 | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 7.11 | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 6.63 | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 6.32 | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 5.85 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 5.5 | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 5.19 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 4.89 | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 4.58 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 4.28 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 4.01 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 3.75 | -6.4% |
| 2007 | 3.5 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 3.29 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 3.1 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 2.95 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2.83 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 2.71 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 2.61 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 2.53 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 2.44 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 2.36 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 2.28 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 2.2 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 2.13 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 2.06 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 1.97 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 1.9 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 1.83 | -3.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1.83 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.02, 46% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1.83 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.82, 16% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 127.03 | 82.49 | 190.35 | 10 |
| 1960s | 62.02 | 46.95 | 77.77 | 10 |
| 1970s | 34.52 | 27.16 | 43.78 | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.59 | 12.31 | 25.62 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.19 | 5.85 | 11.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.21 | 3.1 | 5.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 2.13 | 2.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.94 | 1.83 | 2.06 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual death rates in different age groups by sex in South Korea?
- Annual death rates in different age groups by sex in South Korea was 1.83 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual death rates in different age groups by sex recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 190.35 in 1950.
- What is the lowest annual death rates in different age groups by sex recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.83 in 2023.
- How does South Korea rank for annual death rates in different age groups by sex?
- South Korea ranks 222nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual death rates in different age groups by sex rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual death rates in different age groups by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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