Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Korea

Korea: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -47.06 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-47.06 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 252.9%
World rank
167th
of 190 countries
All-time high
106.67 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-58.06 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
38
1986–2023

Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Korea, 1986–2023

-500501001986200420231986: -7.7 % change on previous year1987: -8.3 % change on previous year1988: -9.1 % change on previous year1989: -5 % change on previous year1990: 0 % change on previous year1991: 5.3 % change on previous year1992: -5 % change on previous year1993: -10.5 % change on previous year1994: -5.9 % change on previous year1995: -6.2 % change on previous year1996: -6.7 % change on previous year1997: -14.3 % change on previous year1998: -8.3 % change on previous year1999: -9.1 % change on previous year2000: -7 % change on previous year2001: -18.3 % change on previous year2002: -13.2 % change on previous year2003: -6.1 % change on previous year2004: -9.7 % change on previous year2005: -12.5 % change on previous year2006: -6.1 % change on previous year2007: 2.2 % change on previous year2008: -12.8 % change on previous year2009: -7.3 % change on previous year2010: 0 % change on previous year2011: -2.6 % change on previous year2012: -2.7 % change on previous year2013: -13.9 % change on previous year2014: -9.7 % change on previous year2015: -3.6 % change on previous year2016: -11.1 % change on previous year2017: -16.7 % change on previous year2018: -15 % change on previous year2019: -11.8 % change on previous year2020: 106.7 % change on previous year2021: -58.1 % change on previous year2022: 30.8 % change on previous year2023: -47.1 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Korea recorded -47.06 % change on previous year for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of down 252.9% on the previous year and down 238.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Korea peaked at 106.67 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -58.06 % change on previous year, in 2021.

Korea ranks 167th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Korea, year by year

Annual values for Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Korea, 1986 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1986 -7.69 % change on previous year
1987 -8.33 % change on previous year +8.3%
1988 -9.09 % change on previous year +9.1%
1989 -5 % change on previous year -45.0%
1990 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1991 5.26 % change on previous year
1992 -5 % change on previous year -195.0%
1993 -10.53 % change on previous year +110.5%
1994 -5.88 % change on previous year -44.1%
1995 -6.25 % change on previous year +6.3%
1996 -6.67 % change on previous year +6.7%
1997 -14.29 % change on previous year +114.3%
1998 -8.33 % change on previous year -41.7%
1999 -9.09 % change on previous year +9.1%
2000 -7 % change on previous year -23.0%
2001 -18.28 % change on previous year +161.1%
2002 -13.16 % change on previous year -28.0%
2003 -6.06 % change on previous year -53.9%
2004 -9.68 % change on previous year +59.7%
2005 -12.5 % change on previous year +29.2%
2006 -6.12 % change on previous year -51.0%
2007 2.17 % change on previous year -135.5%
2008 -12.77 % change on previous year -687.2%
2009 -7.32 % change on previous year -42.7%
2010 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2011 -2.63 % change on previous year
2012 -2.7 % change on previous year +2.7%
2013 -13.89 % change on previous year +413.9%
2014 -9.68 % change on previous year -30.3%
2015 -3.57 % change on previous year -63.1%
2016 -11.11 % change on previous year +211.1%
2017 -16.67 % change on previous year +50.0%
2018 -15 % change on previous year -10.0%
2019 -11.76 % change on previous year -21.6%
2020 106.67 % change on previous year -1006.7%
2021 -58.06 % change on previous year -154.4%
2022 30.77 % change on previous year -153.0%
2023 -47.06 % change on previous year -252.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s -7.53 % change on previous year -9.09 % change on previous year -5 % change on previous year 4
1990s -6.08 % change on previous year -14.29 % change on previous year 5.26 % change on previous year 10
2000s -9.07 % change on previous year -18.28 % change on previous year 2.17 % change on previous year 10
2010s -8.7 % change on previous year -16.67 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.08 % change on previous year -58.06 % change on previous year 106.67 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 164 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 165 Japan -45.24 % change on previous year compare
  3. 166 Azerbaijan -46.34 % change on previous year compare
  4. 168 Bulgaria -50 % change on previous year compare
  5. 168 Croatia -50 % change on previous year compare
  6. 168 Ireland -50 % change on previous year compare
  7. 168 Marshall Islands -50 % change on previous year compare
  8. 168 Qatar -50 % change on previous year compare
  9. 168 Seychelles -50 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Korea?
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Korea was -47.06 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 106.67 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -58.06 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Korea rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
Korea ranks 167th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 238.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
237 places, 8,887 data points, 1986–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.