Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression was 0.2796 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.2796
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
179th
of 195 countries
All-time high
36.94
in 1950
All-time low
0.2796
in 2024
Years of data
75
1950–2024

Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Republic of Korea, 1950–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Republic of Korea stood at 0.2796. That is the lowest value across all 75 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 22.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Republic of Korea peaked at 36.94 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.2796, in 2024.

Republic of Korea ranks 179th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 20.86 11.97 36.94 10
1960s 8.95 6.6 11.29 10
1970s 4.83 3.85 6.14 10
1980s 2.61 1.71 3.63 10
1990s 1.13 0.7999 1.57 10
2000s 0.5828 0.4307 0.7553 10
2010s 0.359 0.3136 0.4124 10
2020s 0.2915 0.2796 0.3051 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 176 Spain 0.3193 compare
  2. 177 Iceland 0.282 compare
  3. 178 North Macedonia 0.2803 compare
  4. 180 Italy 0.2702 compare
  5. 181 Singapore 0.268 compare
  6. 182 Monaco 0.2661 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Republic of Korea?
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Republic of Korea was 0.2796 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 36.94 in 1950.
What is the lowest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2796 in 2024.
How does Republic of Korea rank for child mortality vs level of prosperity regression?
Republic of Korea ranks 179th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 13,255 data points, 1931–2024
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