Infant deaths in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Infant deaths was 556 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
556
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
119th
of 201 countries
All-time high
123,629
in 1952
All-time low
556
in 2024
Years of data
73
1952–2024
Infant deaths in Republic of Korea, 1952–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in Republic of Korea is 556, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 73 years on record.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 55.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Republic of Korea peaked at 123,629 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 556, in 2024.
Republic of Korea ranks 119th of 201 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.
Infant deaths in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 123,629 | — |
| 1953 | 112,480 | -9.0% |
| 1954 | 103,044 | -8.4% |
| 1955 | 95,379 | -7.4% |
| 1956 | 89,779 | -5.9% |
| 1957 | 85,970 | -4.2% |
| 1958 | 83,538 | -2.8% |
| 1959 | 81,745 | -2.1% |
| 1960 | 80,078 | -2.0% |
| 1961 | 77,811 | -2.8% |
| 1962 | 74,340 | -4.5% |
| 1963 | 70,156 | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 65,492 | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 60,825 | -7.1% |
| 1966 | 56,869 | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 52,892 | -7.0% |
| 1968 | 49,177 | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 46,160 | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 43,896 | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 41,102 | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 37,622 | -8.5% |
| 1973 | 34,628 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 32,027 | -7.5% |
| 1975 | 29,662 | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 27,709 | -6.6% |
| 1977 | 26,121 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 24,274 | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 23,372 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 23,193 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 22,695 | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 21,302 | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 18,536 | -13.0% |
| 1984 | 15,496 | -16.4% |
| 1985 | 13,209 | -14.8% |
| 1986 | 11,620 | -12.0% |
| 1987 | 10,359 | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 9,387 | -9.4% |
| 1989 | 8,632 | -8.0% |
| 1990 | 8,090 | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 7,812 | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 7,477 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 6,815 | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 6,150 | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 5,621 | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 5,103 | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 4,616 | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 4,163 | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 3,780 | -9.2% |
| 2000 | 3,503 | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 3,140 | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 2,692 | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 2,377 | -11.7% |
| 2004 | 2,157 | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 1,929 | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 1,770 | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 1,714 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 1,630 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 1,509 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 1,456 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 1,438 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,414 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 1,343 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 1,261 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 1,217 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 1,145 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 1,023 | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 897 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 796 | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 711 | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 650 | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 621 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 583 | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 556 | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 96,946 | 81,745 | 123,629 | 8 |
| 1960s | 63,380 | 46,160 | 80,078 | 10 |
| 1970s | 32,041 | 23,372 | 43,896 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,443 | 8,632 | 23,193 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,963 | 3,780 | 8,090 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,242 | 1,509 | 3,503 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,199 | 796 | 1,456 | 10 |
| 2020s | 624.2 | 556 | 711 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 116 Mongolia 717 compare
- 117 Cuba 648 compare
- 118 Netherlands 577 compare
- 120 Jamaica 535 compare
- 121 Republic of Moldova 490 compare
- 122 Costa Rica 468 compare
More health data for Republic of 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 2,072 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 69 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -3.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.102 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3376 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Republic of Korea?
- Infant deaths in Republic of Korea was 556 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 123,629 in 1952.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 556 in 2024.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for infant deaths?
- Republic of Korea ranks 119th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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