Deaths age 15 to 24 in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Deaths age 15 to 24 was 1,604 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,604
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
81st
of 201 countries
All-time high
8,026
in 1990
All-time low
1,604
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Deaths age 15 to 24 in Republic of Korea, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 1,604 for deaths age 15 to 24 in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths age 15 to 24 in Republic of Korea peaked at 8,026 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,604, in 2024.
Republic of Korea ranks 81st 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.
Deaths age 15 to 24 in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8,026 | — |
| 1991 | 7,817 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 7,593 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 7,395 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 7,234 | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 7,120 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 6,904 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 6,411 | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 5,661 | -11.7% |
| 1999 | 4,890 | -13.6% |
| 2000 | 4,274 | -12.6% |
| 2001 | 3,814 | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 3,461 | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 3,188 | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 2,975 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 2,810 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 2,694 | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 2,632 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 2,607 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 2,569 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 2,469 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2,325 | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 2,184 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 2,058 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 1,950 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 1,865 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 1,810 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1,774 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 1,752 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 1,741 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,727 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1,696 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 1,661 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 1,634 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 1,604 | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,905 | 4,890 | 8,026 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,102 | 2,569 | 4,274 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,993 | 1,741 | 2,469 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,664 | 1,604 | 1,727 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 78 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2,014 compare
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- 83 Lao People's Democratic Republic 1,590 compare
- 84 Eritrea 1,474 compare
More health data for Republic of 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)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 4.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0191 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0155 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths age 15 to 24 in Republic of Korea?
- Deaths age 15 to 24 in Republic of Korea was 1,604 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths age 15 to 24 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 8,026 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths age 15 to 24 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,604 in 2024.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for deaths age 15 to 24?
- Republic of Korea ranks 81st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths age 15 to 24 rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Deaths age 15 to 24 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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