Number of maternal deaths by region in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Number of maternal deaths by region was 23.86 deaths in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
23.86 deaths
Change on year
up 22.6%
World rank
111th
of 185 countries
All-time high
279.3 deaths
in 1985
All-time low
19.46 deaths
in 2019
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Number of maternal deaths by region in Republic of Korea, 1985–2020
Source: UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths by region in Republic of Korea is 23.86 deaths, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 22.6% on the previous year and down 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths by region in Republic of Korea peaked at 279.3 deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 19.46 deaths, in 2019.
Republic of Korea ranks 111th of 185 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 maternal deaths by region in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 279.3 deaths | — |
| 1986 | 268.52 deaths | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 267.52 deaths | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 244.71 deaths | -8.5% |
| 1989 | 230.37 deaths | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 213.1 deaths | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 201.99 deaths | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 188.69 deaths | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 182.64 deaths | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 150.94 deaths | -17.4% |
| 1995 | 145.53 deaths | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 140.84 deaths | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 131.61 deaths | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 124.11 deaths | -5.7% |
| 1999 | 116.29 deaths | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 91.07 deaths | -21.7% |
| 2001 | 82.24 deaths | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 79.95 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 62.06 deaths | -22.4% |
| 2004 | 57.73 deaths | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 53.72 deaths | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 49.21 deaths | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 46.55 deaths | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 42.23 deaths | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 39.07 deaths | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 37.32 deaths | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 44.08 deaths | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 42.04 deaths | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 30.58 deaths | -27.3% |
| 2014 | 27.77 deaths | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 26.43 deaths | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 24.34 deaths | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 22.33 deaths | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 21.09 deaths | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 19.46 deaths | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 23.86 deaths | +22.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 258.08 deaths | 230.37 deaths | 279.3 deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 159.57 deaths | 116.29 deaths | 213.1 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.38 deaths | 39.07 deaths | 91.07 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.54 deaths | 19.46 deaths | 44.08 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.86 deaths | 23.86 deaths | 23.86 deaths | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths by region in Republic of Korea?
- Number of maternal deaths by region in Republic of Korea was 23.86 deaths in 2020, according to UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 279.3 deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.46 deaths in 2019.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for number of maternal deaths by region?
- Republic of Korea ranks 111th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is number of maternal deaths by region rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of maternal deaths in a given year.