Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Maternal mortality ratio was 3.79 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea stood at 3.79. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 42.6% on the previous year and down 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea peaked at 38.4 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3.79, in 2023.
That places Republic of Korea 178th out of 194 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.
Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 38.4 | — |
| 1986 | 35.29 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 34.25 | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 30.76 | -10.2% |
| 1989 | 29.15 | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 28.4 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 27.61 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 25.57 | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 23.61 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 23.04 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 21.94 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 20.43 | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 19.13 | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 17.83 | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 16.57 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 15.46 | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 14.03 | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 13.47 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 13.12 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 12.22 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 11.35 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 10.47 | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 10.09 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 9.21 | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 8.62 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 8.48 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 8.02 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 7.79 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 7.15 | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 6.59 | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 6.43 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 6.07 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 5.6 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 5.33 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 4.93 | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 11.57 | +135.0% |
| 2021 | 5.2 | -55.0% |
| 2022 | 6.6 | +26.9% |
| 2023 | 3.79 | -42.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33.57 | 29.15 | 38.4 | 5 |
| 1990s | 22.41 | 16.57 | 28.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.8 | 8.62 | 15.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.64 | 4.93 | 8.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.79 | 3.79 | 11.57 | 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 2,072 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 69 (2100)
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Korea was 3.79 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 38.4 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.79 in 2023.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Republic of Korea ranks 178th 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 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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