Korea, Rep.: Number of under-five deaths
In , Korea, Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths was 679.00.
That's down 5.3% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Korea, Rep. ranks #117 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 30.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2,549.00
- Trough
- 679.00
- 1-year change
- -5.3%
- 5-year change
- -32.9%
- -7.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- -56.8%
- -8.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of under-five deaths |
|---|---|
| 679.0000 | |
| 717.0000 | |
| 770.0000 | |
| 818.0000 | |
| 902.0000 | |
| 1,012.0000 | |
| 1,135.0000 | |
| 1,281.0000 | |
| 1,421.0000 | |
| 1,510.0000 |
About Number of under-five deaths
Number of children dying before reaching age five.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.MORT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Korea, Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths was 679.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Korea, Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
- Korea, Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths fell 5.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
- In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #117 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
- How does Korea, Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths compare to the world average?
- The global average for Number of under-five deaths in 2024 was 24,784.66, so Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 30.
- What is Number of under-five deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of children dying before reaching age five.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.