Infant deaths in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Infant deaths was 556 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
556
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
105th
of 180 countries
All-time high
3,503
in 2000
All-time low
556
in 2024
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Infant deaths in Republic of Korea, 2000–2024

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2000201220242000: 3.5k2001: 3.1k2002: 2.7k2003: 2.4k2004: 2.2k2005: 1.9k2006: 1.8k2007: 1.7k2008: 1.6k2009: 1.5k2010: 1.5k2011: 1.4k2012: 1.4k2013: 1.3k2014: 1.3k2015: 1.2k2016: 1.1k2017: 1.0k2018: 8972019: 7962020: 7112021: 6502022: 6212023: 5832024: 556

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for infant deaths in Republic of Korea is 556, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 55.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, infant deaths in Republic of Korea peaked at 3,503 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 556, in 2024.

Republic of Korea ranks 105th of 180 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2,242 1,509 3,503 10
2010s 1,199 796 1,456 10
2020s 624.2 556 711 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 102 Mongolia 717 compare
  2. 103 Cuba 648 compare
  3. 104 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 577 compare
  4. 106 Jamaica 535 compare
  5. 107 Costa Rica 468 compare
  6. 108 Israel 457 compare

See the full ranking of 221 places β†’

More development goals data for Republic of Korea

All data for Republic of Korea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is infant deaths in Republic of Korea?
Infant deaths in Republic of Korea was 556 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 3,503 in 2000.
What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 556 in 2024.
How does Republic of Korea rank for infant deaths?
Republic of Korea ranks 105th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
Is infant deaths rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Infant deaths (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Infant deaths (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
221 places, 5,525 data points, 2000–2024
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