Child deaths igme data in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Child deaths igme data was 5,697 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,697
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
68th
of 195 countries
All-time high
49,561
in 1995
All-time low
5,697
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Child deaths igme data in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths igme data in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is 5,697, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and down 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths igme data in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea peaked at 49,561 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 5,697, in 2024.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 68th of 195 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 igme data in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45,905 | — |
| 1961 | 44,367 | -3.4% |
| 1962 | 43,220 | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 43,768 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 43,419 | -0.8% |
| 1965 | 42,232 | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 41,746 | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 42,337 | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 41,252 | -2.6% |
| 1969 | 38,785 | -6.0% |
| 1970 | 36,817 | -5.1% |
| 1971 | 34,475 | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 32,617 | -5.4% |
| 1973 | 29,428 | -9.8% |
| 1974 | 25,448 | -13.5% |
| 1975 | 22,816 | -10.3% |
| 1976 | 20,339 | -10.9% |
| 1977 | 18,120 | -10.9% |
| 1978 | 16,723 | -7.7% |
| 1979 | 15,930 | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 15,327 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 15,039 | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 14,853 | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 14,551 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 14,403 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 14,448 | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 14,696 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 15,256 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 15,665 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 16,346 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 17,165 | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 18,000 | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 18,596 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 18,898 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 19,052 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 49,561 | +160.1% |
| 1996 | 48,706 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 47,478 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 46,114 | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 44,633 | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 42,998 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 41,329 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 39,491 | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 13,037 | -67.0% |
| 2004 | 12,350 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 11,710 | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 11,319 | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 11,153 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 10,640 | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 10,147 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 9,555 | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 9,064 | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 8,583 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 8,089 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 7,641 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 7,261 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 7,055 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 6,592 | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 6,377 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 6,145 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 6,077 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 6,073 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,146 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 6,196 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 5,697 | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42,703 | 38,785 | 45,905 | 10 |
| 1970s | 25,271 | 15,930 | 36,817 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,058 | 14,403 | 16,346 | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,820 | 17,165 | 49,561 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,417 | 10,147 | 42,998 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,636 | 6,145 | 9,555 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,038 | 5,697 | 6,196 | 5 |
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More health data for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 767 (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2456 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,462 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population, male, per capita 0.4951 units per person (2025)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country 0 (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 (2026)
- Population, male, annual growth rate 0.3494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Age population, age 21, male, interpolated 174,844 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 168,398 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths igme data in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Child deaths igme data in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was 5,697 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths igme data recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 49,561 in 1995.
- What is the lowest child deaths igme data recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,697 in 2024.
- How does Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rank for child deaths igme data?
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 68th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths igme data rising or falling in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic People’s Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths igme data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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