Annual death rates in different age groups males in South Korea
South Korea: Annual death rates in different age groups males was 2.31 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.31
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
223rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
217.55
in 1950
All-time low
2.31
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Annual death rates in different age groups males in South Korea, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 2.31 for annual death rates in different age groups males 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 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual death rates in different age groups males in South Korea peaked at 217.55 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.31, in 2023.
That places South Korea 223rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 males in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 217.55 | — |
| 1951 | 197.92 | -9.0% |
| 1952 | 178.14 | -10.0% |
| 1953 | 159.37 | -10.5% |
| 1954 | 142.61 | -10.5% |
| 1955 | 128.26 | -10.1% |
| 1956 | 116.39 | -9.3% |
| 1957 | 107.04 | -8.0% |
| 1958 | 99.32 | -7.2% |
| 1959 | 93.27 | -6.1% |
| 1960 | 88.13 | -5.5% |
| 1961 | 83.89 | -4.8% |
| 1962 | 80.1 | -4.5% |
| 1963 | 76.42 | -4.6% |
| 1964 | 72.88 | -4.6% |
| 1965 | 69.37 | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 65.62 | -5.4% |
| 1967 | 61.89 | -5.7% |
| 1968 | 58.24 | -5.9% |
| 1969 | 54.87 | -5.8% |
| 1970 | 51.43 | -6.3% |
| 1971 | 48.42 | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 45.96 | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 43.37 | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 41.3 | -4.8% |
| 1975 | 39.45 | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 37.75 | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 36.21 | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 34.48 | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 32.8 | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 31.03 | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 29.18 | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 27.26 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 25.31 | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 23.44 | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 21.51 | -8.2% |
| 1986 | 19.71 | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 18.11 | -8.1% |
| 1988 | 16.49 | -8.9% |
| 1989 | 15.11 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 13.88 | -8.1% |
| 1991 | 12.74 | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 11.7 | -8.1% |
| 1993 | 10.79 | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 9.96 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 9.23 | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 8.58 | -7.0% |
| 1997 | 7.97 | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 7.55 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 6.99 | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 6.56 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 6.18 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 5.82 | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 5.46 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 5.1 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 4.78 | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 4.48 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 4.19 | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 3.95 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 3.75 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 3.58 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 3.46 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 3.32 | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 3.21 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 3.12 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 3.02 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 2.94 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 2.85 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 2.76 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 2.67 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 2.58 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 2.48 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 2.39 | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 2.31 | -3.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 2.31 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.77, 48% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 2.31 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 14.63, 16% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 143.99 | 93.27 | 217.55 | 10 |
| 1960s | 71.14 | 54.87 | 88.13 | 10 |
| 1970s | 41.12 | 32.8 | 51.43 | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.72 | 15.11 | 31.03 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.94 | 6.99 | 13.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.03 | 3.75 | 6.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.09 | 2.67 | 3.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.44 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual death rates in different age groups males in South Korea?
- Annual death rates in different age groups males in South Korea was 2.31 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual death rates in different age groups males recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 217.55 in 1950.
- What is the lowest annual death rates in different age groups males recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.31 in 2023.
- How does South Korea rank for annual death rates in different age groups males?
- South Korea ranks 223rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual death rates in different age groups males rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. 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 males. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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