Number of maternal deaths in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Number of maternal deaths was 8.96 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Republic of Korea, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths in Republic of Korea stood at 8.96. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 47.1% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Republic of Korea peaked at 263.72 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 8.96, in 2023.
That places Republic of Korea 121st out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 263.72 | — |
| 1986 | 235.57 | -10.7% |
| 1987 | 224.89 | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 202.15 | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 193.53 | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 194.37 | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 201.43 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 189.05 | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 168.07 | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 162.25 | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 151.98 | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 137.38 | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 124.95 | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 111.42 | -10.8% |
| 1999 | 100.71 | -9.6% |
| 2000 | 92.7 | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 75.89 | -18.1% |
| 2002 | 65.88 | -13.2% |
| 2003 | 62.04 | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 55.65 | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 49.13 | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 46.1 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 46.62 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 41.21 | -11.6% |
| 2009 | 37.71 | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 38.11 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 36.52 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 35.84 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 31.01 | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 28.18 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 27.32 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 24.15 | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 19.95 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 17.2 | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 14.54 | -15.5% |
| 2020 | 31.25 | +114.9% |
| 2021 | 13.49 | -56.8% |
| 2022 | 16.94 | +25.6% |
| 2023 | 8.96 | -47.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 223.97 | 193.53 | 263.72 | 5 |
| 1990s | 154.16 | 100.71 | 201.43 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.29 | 37.71 | 92.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.28 | 14.54 | 38.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.66 | 8.96 | 31.25 | 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, female, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0497 units per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Republic of Korea?
- Number of maternal deaths in Republic of Korea was 8.96 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 263.72 in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.96 in 2023.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Republic of Korea ranks 121st out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. 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 Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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