Tuberculosis death rate age standardized in South Korea
South Korea: Tuberculosis death rate age standardized was 1.54 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis death rate age standardized in South Korea, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 1.54 for tuberculosis death rate age standardized in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 66.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis death rate age standardized in South Korea peaked at 10.49 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.54, in 2020.
That places South Korea 124th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis death rate age standardized in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.49 | — |
| 2001 | 9.34 | -10.9% |
| 2002 | 9.19 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 8.86 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 7.82 | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 7.56 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 6.79 | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 5.63 | -17.0% |
| 2008 | 5.23 | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 4.83 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 4.85 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 4.55 | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 4.38 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 3.74 | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 3.58 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 3.25 | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 2.99 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 2.37 | -20.7% |
| 2018 | 2.2 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 1.88 | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 1.54 | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 1.54 | +0.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1.54 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2902, 5.3× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1.54 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.04, 14% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.57 | 4.83 | 10.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.38 | 1.88 | 4.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0118 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis death rate age standardized in South Korea?
- Tuberculosis death rate age standardized in South Korea was 1.54 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis death rate age standardized recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 10.49 in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis death rate age standardized recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.54 in 2020.
- How does South Korea rank for tuberculosis death rate age standardized?
- South Korea ranks 124th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tuberculosis death rate age standardized rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.1%. 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 Tuberculosis death rate age standardized. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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