Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Maternal mortality ratio was 4 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea, 1985–2023
Source: Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 4 for maternal mortality ratio in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.9% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea peaked at 38 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 4, in 2023.
Republic of Korea ranks 173rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 38 | — |
| 1986 | 35 | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 34 | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 31 | -8.8% |
| 1989 | 29 | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 28 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 28 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 26 | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 24 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 22 | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 20 | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 19 | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 18 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 15 | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 12 | +140.0% |
| 2021 | 5 | -58.3% |
| 2022 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | -42.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33.4 | 29 | 38 | 5 |
| 1990s | 22.5 | 17 | 28 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.6 | 9 | 15 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 | 4 | 12 | 4 |
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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)
- 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)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0497 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -3.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0523 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea was 4 in 2023, according to Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 38 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 2023.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Republic of Korea ranks 173rd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).