Deaths aged 15 to 19 in Korea

Korea: Deaths aged 15 to 19 was 551 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
551
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
86th
of 200 countries
All-time high
3,497
in 1990
All-time low
540
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Deaths aged 15 to 19 in Korea, 1990–2024

1.0k2.0k3.0k1990200720241990: 3.5k1991: 3.4k1992: 3.3k1993: 3.2k1994: 3.1k1995: 3.1k1996: 3.1k1997: 2.9k1998: 2.6k1999: 2.2k2000: 1.8k2001: 1.5k2002: 1.3k2003: 1.2k2004: 1.1k2005: 1.0k2006: 9952007: 1.0k2008: 1.0k2009: 1.1k2010: 1.0k2011: 9812012: 9122013: 8392014: 7712015: 7162016: 6772017: 6462018: 6182019: 5962020: 5702021: 5462022: 5402023: 5482024: 551

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Korea recorded 551 for deaths aged 15 to 19 in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 28.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths aged 15 to 19 in Korea peaked at 3,497 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 540, in 2022.

That places Korea 86th out of 200 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3,027 2,206 3,497 10
2000s 1,200 995 1,828 10
2010s 778.8 596 1,032 10
2020s 551 540 570 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths aged 15 to 19 in Korea?
Deaths aged 15 to 19 in Korea was 551 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest deaths aged 15 to 19 recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 3,497 in 1990.
What is the lowest deaths aged 15 to 19 recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 540 in 2022.
How does Korea rank for deaths aged 15 to 19?
Korea ranks 86th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is deaths aged 15 to 19 rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Korea data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Deaths aged 15 to 19. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths aged 15 to 19
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
269 places, 9,415 data points, 1990–2024
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