Deaths age 10 to 19 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in South Korea
South Korea: Deaths age 10 to 19 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 771 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
771
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
90th
of 201 countries
All-time high
5,023
in 1990
All-time low
751
in 2021
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Deaths age 10 to 19 in South Korea, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths age 10 to 19 in South Korea is 771, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths age 10 to 19 in South Korea peaked at 5,023 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 751, in 2021.
That places South Korea 90th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths age 10 to 19 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,023 | — |
| 1991 | 4,878 | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 4,720 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 4,556 | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 4,388 | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 4,232 | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 4,079 | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 3,814 | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 3,392 | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 2,912 | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 2,475 | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 2,139 | -13.6% |
| 2002 | 1,898 | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 1,728 | -9.0% |
| 2004 | 1,611 | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 1,538 | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 1,495 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 1,480 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 1,479 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 1,465 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 1,412 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 1,328 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 1,224 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 1,119 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 1,024 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 946 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 887 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 846 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 815 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 792 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 768 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 751 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 752 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 765 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 771 | +0.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 771 is above the median for high income countries, which is 141, 5.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 771 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 441, 1.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,199 | 2,912 | 5,023 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,731 | 1,465 | 2,475 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,039 | 792 | 1,412 | 10 |
| 2020s | 761.4 | 751 | 771 | 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 deaths age 10 to 19 in South Korea?
- Deaths age 10 to 19 in South Korea was 771 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths age 10 to 19 recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 5,023 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths age 10 to 19 recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 751 in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for deaths age 10 to 19?
- South Korea ranks 90th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths age 10 to 19 rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.7%. 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 Deaths age 10 to 19 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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