Number of infant deaths gho in South Korea
South Korea: Number of infant deaths gho was 567 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
567
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
119th
of 199 countries
All-time high
118,709
in 1952
All-time low
567
in 2023
Years of data
72
1952–2023
Number of infant deaths gho in South Korea, 1952–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths gho in South Korea is 567, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 72 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths gho in South Korea peaked at 118,709 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 567, in 2023.
South Korea ranks 119th of 199 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 gho in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 118,709 | — |
| 1953 | 108,447 | -8.6% |
| 1954 | 99,945 | -7.8% |
| 1955 | 92,824 | -7.1% |
| 1956 | 87,555 | -5.7% |
| 1957 | 84,137 | -3.9% |
| 1958 | 81,968 | -2.6% |
| 1959 | 80,456 | -1.8% |
| 1960 | 79,033 | -1.8% |
| 1961 | 77,099 | -2.4% |
| 1962 | 73,816 | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 69,814 | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 65,326 | -6.4% |
| 1965 | 60,821 | -6.9% |
| 1966 | 56,929 | -6.4% |
| 1967 | 53,074 | -6.8% |
| 1968 | 49,438 | -6.9% |
| 1969 | 46,447 | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 44,208 | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 41,435 | -6.3% |
| 1972 | 37,961 | -8.4% |
| 1973 | 34,929 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 32,327 | -7.4% |
| 1975 | 29,961 | -7.3% |
| 1976 | 28,016 | -6.5% |
| 1977 | 26,455 | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 24,601 | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 23,695 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 23,522 | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 23,035 | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 21,646 | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 18,847 | -12.9% |
| 1984 | 15,749 | -16.4% |
| 1985 | 13,410 | -14.9% |
| 1986 | 11,794 | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 10,500 | -11.0% |
| 1988 | 9,497 | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 8,730 | -8.1% |
| 1990 | 8,175 | -6.4% |
| 1991 | 7,890 | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 7,548 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 6,878 | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 6,207 | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 5,669 | -8.7% |
| 1996 | 5,141 | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 4,647 | -9.6% |
| 1998 | 4,189 | -9.9% |
| 1999 | 3,800 | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 3,517 | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 3,148 | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 2,700 | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 2,387 | -11.6% |
| 2004 | 2,161 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 1,930 | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 1,770 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 1,713 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 1,628 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 1,509 | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 1,456 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 1,438 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,413 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 1,342 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 1,261 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 1,217 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 1,146 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 1,025 | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 900 | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 798 | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 709 | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 645 | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 611 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 567 | -7.2% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 567 is above the median for high income countries, which is 209, 2.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 567 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 658.5, 86% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 94,255 | 80,456 | 118,709 | 8 |
| 1960s | 63,180 | 46,447 | 79,033 | 10 |
| 1970s | 32,359 | 23,695 | 44,208 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,673 | 8,730 | 23,522 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,014 | 3,800 | 8,175 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,246 | 1,509 | 3,517 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,200 | 798 | 1,456 | 10 |
| 2020s | 633 | 567 | 709 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More health data for South Korea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2100)
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- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0124 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths gho in South Korea?
- Number of infant deaths gho in South Korea was 567 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths gho recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 118,709 in 1952.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths gho recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 567 in 2023.
- How does South Korea rank for number of infant deaths gho?
- South Korea ranks 119th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths gho rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infant deaths gho. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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