Number of neonatal deaths ihme in North Korea
North Korea: Number of neonatal deaths ihme was 2,424 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
2,424
Change on year
down 7.9%
World rank
72nd
of 204 countries
All-time high
36,450
in 1950
All-time low
2,424
in 2019
Years of data
70
1950–2019
Number of neonatal deaths ihme in North Korea, 1950–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths ihme in North Korea is 2,424, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.9% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths ihme in North Korea peaked at 36,450 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2,424, in 2019.
That places North Korea 72nd out of 204 countries with data for 2019, 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 neonatal deaths ihme in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 36,450 | — |
| 1951 | 35,020 | -3.9% |
| 1952 | 33,238 | -5.1% |
| 1953 | 33,048 | -0.6% |
| 1954 | 33,168 | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 33,404 | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 33,761 | +1.1% |
| 1957 | 34,071 | +0.9% |
| 1958 | 34,346 | +0.8% |
| 1959 | 34,566 | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 34,724 | +0.5% |
| 1961 | 34,701 | -0.1% |
| 1962 | 34,559 | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 34,217 | -1.0% |
| 1964 | 33,719 | -1.5% |
| 1965 | 33,027 | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 32,330 | -2.1% |
| 1967 | 31,505 | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 30,487 | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 29,220 | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 27,897 | -4.5% |
| 1971 | 26,523 | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 25,221 | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 24,077 | -4.5% |
| 1974 | 23,030 | -4.3% |
| 1975 | 22,192 | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 21,258 | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 20,437 | -3.9% |
| 1978 | 19,755 | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 19,183 | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 18,720 | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 18,247 | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 17,821 | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 17,571 | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 17,401 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 17,272 | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 17,201 | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 17,125 | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 17,049 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 16,924 | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 16,768 | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 16,580 | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 16,320 | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 15,978 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 15,485 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 18,594 | +20.1% |
| 1996 | 14,072 | -24.3% |
| 1997 | 13,308 | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 12,582 | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 11,806 | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 13,107 | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 12,160 | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 11,308 | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 8,905 | -21.3% |
| 2004 | 8,314 | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 7,742 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 7,197 | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 6,687 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 6,203 | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 5,753 | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 5,328 | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 4,926 | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 4,547 | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 4,181 | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 3,831 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 3,506 | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 3,196 | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 2,899 | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 2,633 | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 2,424 | -7.9% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 2,424 is below the median for low income countries, which is 19,820, 12% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 2,424 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 245, 9.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 34,107 | 33,048 | 36,450 | 10 |
| 1960s | 32,849 | 29,220 | 34,724 | 10 |
| 1970s | 22,957 | 19,183 | 27,897 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,533 | 16,924 | 18,720 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,149 | 11,806 | 18,594 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,738 | 5,753 | 13,107 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,747 | 2,424 | 5,328 | 10 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More health data for North Korea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 767 (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2456 % change on previous year (2090)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate -0.1528 % change on previous year (2025)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2022)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6836 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.073 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.015 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths ihme in North Korea?
- Number of neonatal deaths ihme in North Korea was 2,424 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths ihme recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 36,450 in 1950.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths ihme recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,424 in 2019.
- How does North Korea rank for number of neonatal deaths ihme?
- North Korea ranks 72nd out of 204 countries with data for 2019.
- Is number of neonatal deaths ihme rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of neonatal deaths ihme. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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