Avoidable mortality in Korea
Korea: Avoidable mortality was 85,016 Deaths in 2023. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Korea, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for avoidable mortality in Korea is 85,016 Deaths, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Korea peaked at 120,160 Deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 81,374 Deaths, in 2020.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Korea, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 119,671 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 118,237 Deaths | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 120,160 Deaths | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 119,716 Deaths | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 116,690 Deaths | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 112,852 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 108,832 Deaths | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 107,320 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 104,415 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 103,193 Deaths | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 102,045 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 99,060 Deaths | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 96,816 Deaths | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 94,350 Deaths | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 91,857 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 89,655 Deaths | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 87,556 Deaths | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 83,336 Deaths | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 82,762 Deaths | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 81,555 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 81,374 Deaths | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 83,422 Deaths | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 90,758 Deaths | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 85,016 Deaths | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 113,109 Deaths | 103,193 Deaths | 120,160 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 90,899 Deaths | 81,555 Deaths | 102,045 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 85,142 Deaths | 81,374 Deaths | 90,758 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Korea
- 1 Türkiye 207,364 Deaths compare
- 1 United States 1.00 million Deaths compare
- 2 Poland 119,957 Deaths compare
- 2 Brazil 608,011 Deaths compare
- 3 Mexico 373,220 Deaths compare
- 3 Netherlands 29,607 Deaths compare
- 3 Croatia 14,419 Deaths compare
- 4 Lithuania 12,088 Deaths compare
- 4 South Africa 253,927 Deaths compare
More health data for Korea
- Mortality, morbidity and welfare cost from exposure to 0.008 Per 1 000 inhabitants (2019)
- Infant health: low birthweight 7.8 Percentage of live births (2024)
- Life expectancy 83.7 Years (2024)
- Life expectancy — Life expectancy difference -5.8 Years (2024)
- Life expectancy — Life expectancy difference 5.8 Years (2024)
- Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality 2.3 Deaths per 1 000 births (2024)
- Healthcare coverage — Health insurance coverage 51,751 Persons (2024)
- Causes of mortality 352,511 Deaths (2023)
- Communicable diseases — Communicable disease incidence 140 Cases (2024)
- Hospital beds by function of healthcare 12.58 Per 1 000 inhabitants (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Korea?
- Avoidable mortality in Korea was 85,016 Deaths in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 120,160 Deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,374 Deaths in 2020.
- How does Korea rank for avoidable mortality?
- Korea ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2023.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Avoidable mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents data on preventable, treatable and avoidable (preventable + treatable) causes of mortality. Preventable and treatable causes of mortality are defined as follows: - Preventable mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through effective public health and primary prevention interventions (i.e. before the onset of diseases/injuries, to reduce incidence). - Treatable (or amenable) mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through timely and effective healthcare interventions, including secondary prevention such as screening, and treatment (i.e. after the onset of diseases, to reduce case-fatality). Both indicators refer to premature mortality (under age 75). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.