Deaths age 20 to 24 in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Deaths age 20 to 24 was 1,053 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths age 20 to 24 in Republic of Korea, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths age 20 to 24 in Republic of Korea is 1,053, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths age 20 to 24 in Republic of Korea peaked at 4,529 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,053, in 2024.
Republic of Korea ranks 80th 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 20 to 24 in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,529 | — |
| 1991 | 4,425 | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 4,317 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 4,224 | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 4,138 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 4,052 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 3,852 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 3,497 | -9.2% |
| 1998 | 3,059 | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 2,684 | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 2,446 | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 2,284 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 2,148 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 2,025 | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 1,908 | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 1,796 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 1,699 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 1,625 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 1,573 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 1,518 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 1,437 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 1,344 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 1,272 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 1,219 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 1,179 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 1,149 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 1,133 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 1,128 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,134 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1,145 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 1,157 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 1,150 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,121 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 1,086 | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 1,053 | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,878 | 2,684 | 4,529 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,902 | 1,518 | 2,446 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,214 | 1,128 | 1,437 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,113 | 1,053 | 1,157 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths age 20 to 24 in Republic of Korea?
- Deaths age 20 to 24 in Republic of Korea was 1,053 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths age 20 to 24 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4,529 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths age 20 to 24 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,053 in 2024.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for deaths age 20 to 24?
- Republic of Korea ranks 80th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths age 20 to 24 rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. 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 20 to 24 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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