Deaths age 5 to 9 in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Deaths age 5 to 9 was 150 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths age 5 to 9 in Republic of Korea, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths age 5 to 9 in Republic of Korea is 150, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths age 5 to 9 in Republic of Korea peaked at 2,047 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 150, in 2024.
That places Republic of Korea 102nd 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 5 to 9 in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,047 | — |
| 1991 | 1,840 | -10.1% |
| 1992 | 1,642 | -10.8% |
| 1993 | 1,476 | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 1,339 | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 1,227 | -8.4% |
| 1996 | 1,140 | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 1,071 | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 1,004 | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 936 | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 869 | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 802 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 733 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 666 | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 603 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 548 | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 495 | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 441 | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 389 | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 343 | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 302 | -12.0% |
| 2011 | 268 | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 243 | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 223 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 209 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 198 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 192 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 186 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 181 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 176 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 174 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 171 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 166 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 158 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 150 | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,372 | 936 | 2,047 | 10 |
| 2000s | 588.9 | 343 | 869 | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.8 | 176 | 302 | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.8 | 150 | 174 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths age 5 to 9 in Republic of Korea?
- Deaths age 5 to 9 in Republic of Korea was 150 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths age 5 to 9 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2,047 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths age 5 to 9 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 in 2024.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for deaths age 5 to 9?
- Republic of Korea ranks 102nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths age 5 to 9 rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. 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 5 to 9 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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