Number of neonatal deaths by region in South Korea
South Korea: Number of neonatal deaths by region was 281 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
281
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
122nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
31,336
in 1960
All-time low
281
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Number of neonatal deaths by region in South Korea, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths by region in South Korea is 281, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 60.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths by region in South Korea peaked at 31,336 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 281, in 2024.
South Korea ranks 122nd of 195 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 neonatal deaths by region in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 31,336 | — |
| 1961 | 31,090 | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 30,230 | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 29,271 | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 27,977 | -4.4% |
| 1965 | 26,977 | -3.6% |
| 1966 | 26,209 | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 25,167 | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 24,435 | -2.9% |
| 1969 | 23,924 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 23,707 | -0.9% |
| 1971 | 22,384 | -5.6% |
| 1972 | 20,927 | -6.5% |
| 1973 | 19,693 | -5.9% |
| 1974 | 18,417 | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 17,278 | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 16,424 | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 15,735 | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 14,611 | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 15,011 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 14,921 | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 14,661 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 13,260 | -9.6% |
| 1983 | 11,173 | -15.7% |
| 1984 | 9,296 | -16.8% |
| 1985 | 8,116 | -12.7% |
| 1986 | 7,175 | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 6,426 | -10.4% |
| 1988 | 5,849 | -9.0% |
| 1989 | 5,396 | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 5,086 | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 4,972 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 4,640 | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 4,119 | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 3,752 | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 3,406 | -9.2% |
| 1996 | 3,060 | -10.2% |
| 1997 | 2,754 | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 2,455 | -10.9% |
| 1999 | 2,225 | -9.4% |
| 2000 | 2,049 | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 1,737 | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 1,474 | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 1,334 | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 1,196 | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 1,042 | -12.9% |
| 2006 | 962 | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 927 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 843 | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 787 | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 788 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 787 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 787 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 734 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 711 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 694 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 639 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 558 | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 489 | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 429 | -12.3% |
| 2020 | 373 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 338 | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 319 | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 284 | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 281 | -1.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 281 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 1.8× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 281 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 366.5, 77% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27,662 | 23,924 | 31,336 | 10 |
| 1970s | 18,419 | 14,611 | 23,707 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,627 | 5,396 | 14,921 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,647 | 2,225 | 5,086 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,235 | 787 | 2,049 | 10 |
| 2010s | 661.6 | 429 | 788 | 10 |
| 2020s | 319 | 281 | 373 | 5 |
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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1935 % change on previous year (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0124 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths by region in South Korea?
- Number of neonatal deaths by region in South Korea was 281 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths by region recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 31,336 in 1960.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths by region recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 281 in 2024.
- How does South Korea rank for number of neonatal deaths by region?
- South Korea ranks 122nd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths by region rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.5%. 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 neonatal deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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