Deaths from malnutrition in North Korea
North Korea: Deaths from malnutrition was 334.48 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from malnutrition in North Korea, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from malnutrition in North Korea stood at 334.48 deaths.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from malnutrition in North Korea peaked at 29,582 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 252.82 deaths, in 2005.
North Korea ranks 63rd of 194 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 from malnutrition in North Korea, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27,597 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 27,660 deaths | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 29,582 deaths | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 289.85 deaths | -99.0% |
| 2004 | 266.66 deaths | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 252.82 deaths | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 253.27 deaths | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 266.26 deaths | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 270.58 deaths | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 275.04 deaths | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 280.99 deaths | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 279.26 deaths | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 275.56 deaths | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 280.15 deaths | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 285.77 deaths | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 298.19 deaths | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 305.41 deaths | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 302.82 deaths | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 304.14 deaths | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 317.08 deaths | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 326 deaths | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 334.48 deaths | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,671 deaths | 252.82 deaths | 29,582 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 292.94 deaths | 275.56 deaths | 317.08 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.24 deaths | 326 deaths | 334.48 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for North Korea
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2456 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 767 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,462 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 166,971 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 159,845 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 168,398 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 160,530 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from malnutrition in North Korea?
- Deaths from malnutrition in North Korea was 334.48 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from malnutrition recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 29,582 deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest deaths from malnutrition recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 252.82 deaths in 2005.
- How does North Korea rank for deaths from malnutrition?
- North Korea ranks 63rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from malnutrition rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from malnutrition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from protein-energy malnutrition in both sexes.