Deaths aged 5 to 24 in South Korea
South Korea: Deaths aged 5 to 24 was 1,974 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths aged 5 to 24 in South Korea, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths aged 5 to 24 in South Korea is 1,974, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths aged 5 to 24 in South Korea peaked at 11,599 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,974, in 2024.
That places South Korea 85th 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.
Deaths aged 5 to 24 in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,599 | — |
| 1991 | 11,143 | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 10,679 | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 10,256 | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 9,865 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 9,511 | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 9,071 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 8,382 | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 7,455 | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 6,532 | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 5,790 | -11.4% |
| 2001 | 5,225 | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 4,779 | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 4,419 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 4,122 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 3,882 | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 3,689 | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 3,546 | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 3,441 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 3,326 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 3,151 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2,940 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 2,739 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 2,561 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 2,412 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 2,293 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 2,212 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 2,160 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 2,130 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 2,113 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 2,099 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 2,072 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 2,039 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 2,009 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 1,974 | -1.7% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1,974 is above the median for high income countries, which is 311, 6.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1,974 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 900.5, 2.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,449 | 6,532 | 11,599 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,222 | 3,326 | 5,790 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,471 | 2,113 | 3,151 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,039 | 1,974 | 2,099 | 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 5 to 24 in South Korea?
- Deaths aged 5 to 24 in South Korea was 1,974 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths aged 5 to 24 recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 11,599 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths aged 5 to 24 recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,974 in 2024.
- How does South Korea rank for deaths aged 5 to 24?
- South Korea ranks 85th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths aged 5 to 24 rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. 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 5 to 24. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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