Deaths from meningitis in North Korea
North Korea: Deaths from meningitis was 176.27 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from meningitis in North Korea, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 176.27 deaths for deaths from meningitis in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from meningitis in North Korea peaked at 796.61 deaths in 2001 and was at its lowest, 176.27 deaths, in 2021.
North Korea ranks 74th 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 meningitis in North Korea, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 769.88 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 796.61 deaths | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 778.98 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 280.02 deaths | -64.1% |
| 2004 | 265.81 deaths | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 271.51 deaths | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 280.14 deaths | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 297.01 deaths | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 312.61 deaths | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 319.18 deaths | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 322.49 deaths | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 313.8 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 274.86 deaths | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 250.95 deaths | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 232.49 deaths | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 228.51 deaths | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 221.31 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 208.14 deaths | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 197.59 deaths | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 195.63 deaths | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 178.39 deaths | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 176.27 deaths | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 437.18 deaths | 265.81 deaths | 796.61 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 244.58 deaths | 195.63 deaths | 322.49 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 177.33 deaths | 176.27 deaths | 178.39 deaths | 2 |
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- 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)
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- 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 meningitis in North Korea?
- Deaths from meningitis in North Korea was 176.27 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from meningitis recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 796.61 deaths in 2001.
- What is the lowest deaths from meningitis recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 176.27 deaths in 2021.
- How does North Korea rank for deaths from meningitis?
- North Korea ranks 74th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from meningitis rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. 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 meningitis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from meningitis in both sexes.