Mortality rate age 1-11 months in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Mortality rate age 1-11 months was 1.16 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.16
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
159th
of 200 countries
All-time high
143.24
in 1951
All-time low
1.13
in 2019
Years of data
74
1951–2024

Mortality rate age 1-11 months in Republic of Korea, 1951–2024

050100150195119872024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mortality rate age 1-11 months in Republic of Korea is 1.16, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mortality rate age 1-11 months in Republic of Korea peaked at 143.24 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 1.13, in 2019.

Republic of Korea ranks 159th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 84.08 50.23 143.24 9
1960s 36.04 24.17 47.17 10
1970s 15.66 11.29 21.75 10
1980s 7.59 5 10.43 10
1990s 3.38 2.49 4.6 10
2000s 2.01 1.62 2.4 10
2010s 1.28 1.13 1.53 10
2020s 1.16 1.14 1.17 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 156 Canada 1.33 compare
  2. 157 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.26 compare
  3. 158 Sri Lanka 1.2 compare
  4. 160 Poland 1.15 compare
  5. 161 Malta 1.13 compare
  6. 162 Chile 1.12 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mortality rate age 1-11 months in Republic of Korea?
Mortality rate age 1-11 months in Republic of Korea was 1.16 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest mortality rate age 1-11 months recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 143.24 in 1951.
What is the lowest mortality rate age 1-11 months recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 1.13 in 2019.
How does Republic of Korea rank for mortality rate age 1-11 months?
Republic of Korea ranks 159th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is mortality rate age 1-11 months rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. 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 Mortality rate age 1-11 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mortality rate age 1-11 months
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 12,114 data points, 1951–2024
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