Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in South Korea
South Korea: Child deaths was 123 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
123
Change on year
down 8.2%
World rank
112th
of 200 countries
All-time high
49,214
in 1956
All-time low
123
in 2024
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Child deaths in South Korea, 1956–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 123 for child deaths in 2024. 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 in South Korea peaked at 49,214 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 123, in 2024.
South Korea ranks 112th of 200 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 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)
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in South Korea?
- Child deaths in South Korea was 123 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 49,214 in 1956.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 123 in 2024.
- How does South Korea rank for child deaths?
- South Korea ranks 112th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths 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 (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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