Deaths aged 10 to 19 in South Korea
South Korea: Deaths aged 10 to 19 was 771 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
771
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
90th
of 200 countries
All-time high
5,023
in 1990
All-time low
751
in 2021
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Deaths aged 10 to 19 in South Korea, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, deaths aged 10 to 19 in South Korea stood at 771.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths aged 10 to 19 in South Korea peaked at 5,023 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 751, in 2021.
South Korea ranks 90th of 200 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 aged 10 to 19 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)
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths aged 10 to 19 in South Korea?
- Deaths aged 10 to 19 in South Korea was 771 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths aged 10 to 19 recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 5,023 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths aged 10 to 19 recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 751 in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for deaths aged 10 to 19?
- South Korea ranks 90th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths aged 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 aged 10 to 19. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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