Neonatal deaths in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Neonatal deaths was 281 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
281
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
123rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
31,807
in 1952
All-time low
281
in 2024
Years of data
73
1952–2024
Neonatal deaths in Republic of Korea, 1952–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal deaths in Republic of Korea stood at 281. That is the lowest value across all 73 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 60.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Republic of Korea peaked at 31,807 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 281, in 2024.
That places Republic of Korea 123rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal deaths in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 31,807 | — |
| 1953 | 31,239 | -1.8% |
| 1954 | 30,642 | -1.9% |
| 1955 | 30,151 | -1.6% |
| 1956 | 29,997 | -0.5% |
| 1957 | 30,294 | +1.0% |
| 1958 | 30,694 | +1.3% |
| 1959 | 31,117 | +1.4% |
| 1960 | 31,336 | +0.7% |
| 1961 | 31,090 | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 30,230 | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 29,271 | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 27,977 | -4.4% |
| 1965 | 26,977 | -3.6% |
| 1966 | 26,209 | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 25,167 | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 24,435 | -2.9% |
| 1969 | 23,924 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 23,707 | -0.9% |
| 1971 | 22,384 | -5.6% |
| 1972 | 20,927 | -6.5% |
| 1973 | 19,693 | -5.9% |
| 1974 | 18,417 | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 17,278 | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 16,424 | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 15,735 | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 14,611 | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 15,011 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 14,921 | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 14,661 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 13,260 | -9.6% |
| 1983 | 11,173 | -15.7% |
| 1984 | 9,296 | -16.8% |
| 1985 | 8,116 | -12.7% |
| 1986 | 7,175 | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 6,426 | -10.4% |
| 1988 | 5,849 | -9.0% |
| 1989 | 5,396 | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 5,086 | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 4,972 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 4,640 | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 4,119 | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 3,752 | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 3,406 | -9.2% |
| 1996 | 3,060 | -10.2% |
| 1997 | 2,754 | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 2,455 | -10.9% |
| 1999 | 2,225 | -9.4% |
| 2000 | 2,049 | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 1,737 | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 1,474 | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 1,334 | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 1,196 | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 1,042 | -12.9% |
| 2006 | 962 | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 927 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 843 | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 787 | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 788 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 787 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 787 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 734 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 711 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 694 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 639 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 558 | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 489 | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 429 | -12.3% |
| 2020 | 373 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 338 | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 319 | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 284 | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 281 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 30,743 | 29,997 | 31,807 | 8 |
| 1960s | 27,662 | 23,924 | 31,336 | 10 |
| 1970s | 18,419 | 14,611 | 23,707 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,627 | 5,396 | 14,921 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,647 | 2,225 | 5,086 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,235 | 787 | 2,049 | 10 |
| 2010s | 661.6 | 429 | 788 | 10 |
| 2020s | 319 | 281 | 373 | 5 |
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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, 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 neonatal deaths in Republic of Korea?
- Neonatal deaths in Republic of Korea was 281 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 31,807 in 1952.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 281 in 2024.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for neonatal deaths?
- Republic of Korea ranks 123rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.5%. 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 Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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