Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Korea
Korea: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 556 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
556
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
118th
of 200 countries
All-time high
123,629
in 1952
All-time low
556
in 2024
Years of data
73
1952–2024
Number of infant deaths in Korea, 1952–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Korea stood at 556. That is the lowest value across all 73 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 55.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Korea peaked at 123,629 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 556, in 2024.
Korea ranks 118th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 123,629 | — |
| 1953 | 112,480 | -9.0% |
| 1954 | 103,044 | -8.4% |
| 1955 | 95,379 | -7.4% |
| 1956 | 89,779 | -5.9% |
| 1957 | 85,970 | -4.2% |
| 1958 | 83,538 | -2.8% |
| 1959 | 81,745 | -2.1% |
| 1960 | 80,078 | -2.0% |
| 1961 | 77,811 | -2.8% |
| 1962 | 74,340 | -4.5% |
| 1963 | 70,156 | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 65,492 | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 60,825 | -7.1% |
| 1966 | 56,869 | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 52,892 | -7.0% |
| 1968 | 49,177 | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 46,160 | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 43,896 | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 41,102 | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 37,622 | -8.5% |
| 1973 | 34,628 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 32,027 | -7.5% |
| 1975 | 29,662 | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 27,709 | -6.6% |
| 1977 | 26,121 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 24,274 | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 23,372 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 23,193 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 22,695 | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 21,302 | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 18,536 | -13.0% |
| 1984 | 15,496 | -16.4% |
| 1985 | 13,209 | -14.8% |
| 1986 | 11,620 | -12.0% |
| 1987 | 10,359 | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 9,387 | -9.4% |
| 1989 | 8,632 | -8.0% |
| 1990 | 8,090 | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 7,812 | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 7,477 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 6,815 | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 6,150 | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 5,621 | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 5,103 | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 4,616 | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 4,163 | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 3,780 | -9.2% |
| 2000 | 3,503 | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 3,140 | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 2,692 | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 2,377 | -11.7% |
| 2004 | 2,157 | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 1,929 | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 1,770 | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 1,714 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 1,630 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 1,509 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 1,456 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 1,438 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,414 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 1,343 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 1,261 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 1,217 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 1,145 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 1,023 | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 897 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 796 | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 711 | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 650 | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 621 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 583 | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 556 | -4.6% |
Korea compared with similar countries
- Korea's 556 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 2.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Korea's 556 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 636.5, 87% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 96,946 | 81,745 | 123,629 | 8 |
| 1960s | 63,380 | 46,160 | 80,078 | 10 |
| 1970s | 32,041 | 23,372 | 43,896 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,443 | 8,632 | 23,193 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,963 | 3,780 | 8,090 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,242 | 1,509 | 3,503 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,199 | 796 | 1,456 | 10 |
| 2020s | 624.2 | 556 | 711 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Korea
- 115 Mongolia 717 compare
- 116 Cuba 648 compare
- 117 Netherlands 577 compare
- 119 Jamaica 535 compare
- 120 Moldova, Republic of 490 compare
- 121 Costa Rica 468 compare
More health data for 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Korea?
- Number of infant deaths in Korea was 556 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 123,629 in 1952.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 556 in 2024.
- How does Korea rank for number of infant deaths?
- Korea ranks 118th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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