Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in South Korea
South Korea: Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 123 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
123
Change on year
down 8.2%
World rank
113th
of 201 countries
All-time high
49,214
in 1956
All-time low
123
in 2024
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Child deaths age 1 to 4 in South Korea, 1956–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths age 1 to 4 in South Korea stood at 123. That is the lowest value across all 69 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.2% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths age 1 to 4 in South Korea peaked at 49,214 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 123, in 2024.
South Korea ranks 113th of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 49,214 | — |
| 1957 | 45,504 | -7.5% |
| 1958 | 42,613 | -6.4% |
| 1959 | 40,307 | -5.4% |
| 1960 | 38,427 | -4.7% |
| 1961 | 36,706 | -4.5% |
| 1962 | 34,868 | -5.0% |
| 1963 | 32,645 | -6.4% |
| 1964 | 30,063 | -7.9% |
| 1965 | 27,217 | -9.5% |
| 1966 | 24,280 | -10.8% |
| 1967 | 21,555 | -11.2% |
| 1968 | 19,147 | -11.2% |
| 1969 | 17,077 | -10.8% |
| 1970 | 15,412 | -9.7% |
| 1971 | 14,096 | -8.5% |
| 1972 | 13,032 | -7.5% |
| 1973 | 12,094 | -7.2% |
| 1974 | 11,224 | -7.2% |
| 1975 | 10,349 | -7.8% |
| 1976 | 9,499 | -8.2% |
| 1977 | 8,724 | -8.2% |
| 1978 | 8,037 | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 7,389 | -8.1% |
| 1980 | 6,825 | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 6,392 | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 6,053 | -5.3% |
| 1983 | 5,748 | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 5,331 | -7.3% |
| 1985 | 4,757 | -10.8% |
| 1986 | 4,118 | -13.4% |
| 1987 | 3,520 | -14.5% |
| 1988 | 3,040 | -13.6% |
| 1989 | 2,692 | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 2,440 | -9.4% |
| 1991 | 2,248 | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 2,112 | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 2,007 | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 1,898 | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 1,778 | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 1,643 | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 1,499 | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 1,366 | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 1,244 | -8.9% |
| 2000 | 1,131 | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 1,032 | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 931 | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 825 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 719 | -12.8% |
| 2005 | 620 | -13.8% |
| 2006 | 534 | -13.9% |
| 2007 | 471 | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 429 | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 399 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 375 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 357 | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 339 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 323 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 309 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 293 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 276 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 258 | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 238 | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 216 | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 191 | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 168 | -12.0% |
| 2022 | 149 | -11.3% |
| 2023 | 134 | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 123 | -8.2% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 123 is above the median for high income countries, which is 43, 2.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 123 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 139, 88% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 44,410 | 40,307 | 49,214 | 4 |
| 1960s | 28,198 | 17,077 | 38,427 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10,986 | 7,389 | 15,412 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,848 | 2,692 | 6,825 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,824 | 1,244 | 2,440 | 10 |
| 2000s | 709.1 | 399 | 1,131 | 10 |
| 2010s | 298.4 | 216 | 375 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153 | 123 | 191 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More health data for South 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 69 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0118 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0124 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths age 1 to 4 in South Korea?
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 in South Korea was 123 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths age 1 to 4 recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 49,214 in 1956.
- What is the lowest child deaths age 1 to 4 recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 123 in 2024.
- How does South Korea rank for child deaths age 1 to 4?
- South Korea ranks 113th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths age 1 to 4 rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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