Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in South Korea
South Korea: Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality was 0.0683 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0683
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
233rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
0.4932
in 1950
All-time low
0.0683
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in South Korea, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in South Korea is 0.0683, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in South Korea peaked at 0.4932 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.0683, in 2023.
That places South Korea 233rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.4932 | — |
| 1951 | 0.4554 | -7.7% |
| 1952 | 0.4083 | -10.3% |
| 1953 | 0.3903 | -4.4% |
| 1954 | 0.3517 | -9.9% |
| 1955 | 0.3273 | -6.9% |
| 1956 | 0.308 | -5.9% |
| 1957 | 0.2946 | -4.3% |
| 1958 | 0.2861 | -2.9% |
| 1959 | 0.2735 | -4.4% |
| 1960 | 0.265 | -3.1% |
| 1961 | 0.2576 | -2.8% |
| 1962 | 0.2511 | -2.5% |
| 1963 | 0.2469 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 0.2407 | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 0.2338 | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 0.2309 | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 0.2029 | -12.1% |
| 1968 | 0.1984 | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 0.1934 | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 0.186 | -3.8% |
| 1971 | 0.182 | -2.1% |
| 1972 | 0.1768 | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 0.1717 | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 0.1673 | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 0.1633 | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 0.1602 | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 0.1582 | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 0.154 | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 0.1482 | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 0.1501 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 0.1407 | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 0.1388 | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 0.1376 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 0.1318 | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 0.1285 | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 0.1247 | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 0.1224 | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 0.118 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 0.1151 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 0.113 | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 0.1103 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 0.1072 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 0.1047 | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 0.1028 | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 0.1007 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 0.0983 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0961 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 0.0944 | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 0.0923 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 0.0904 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 0.0884 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0873 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 0.086 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 0.0844 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 0.083 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 0.0815 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0803 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 0.0788 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0776 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 0.0767 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 0.0756 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0749 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0739 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0729 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0723 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0715 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0708 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0703 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0696 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0705 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 0.069 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 0.071 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0683 | -3.7% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0.0683 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0826, 83% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0.0683 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.1119, 61% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3588 | 0.2735 | 0.4932 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2321 | 0.1934 | 0.265 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1668 | 0.1482 | 0.186 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1308 | 0.1151 | 0.1501 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.102 | 0.0923 | 0.113 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0838 | 0.0776 | 0.0904 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0728 | 0.0696 | 0.0767 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0697 | 0.0683 | 0.071 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 230 Spain 0.0694 compare
- 231 Switzerland 0.0694 compare
- 232 Italy 0.0692 compare
- 234 San Marino 0.0667 compare
- 235 United Arab Emirates 0.0656 compare
- 236 Macao 0.0635 compare
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 69 (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0124 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in South Korea?
- Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality in South Korea was 0.0683 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4932 in 1950.
- What is the lowest life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0683 in 2023.
- How does South Korea rank for life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality?
- South Korea ranks 233rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Life expectancy versus gini lifespan inequality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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