South Korea - Infant Mortality Rate
Since 2014, South Korea Infant Mortality Rate decreased by 2.7% year on year. At 2.7 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was number 175 among other countries in Infant Mortality Rate. Central African Republic topped the ranking with 81 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, that is a decrease of 2.9% compared to 2018. Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Somalia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.4% per year, while Macedonia was the worst growing country at -13.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.70 |
| 2018 | 2.80 |
| 2017 | 2.80 |
| 2016 | 2.90 |
| 2015 | 3.00 |
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How does South Korea rank in Infant Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Central African Republic
|
81 | 2019 | -2.9 % | -2.5 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Sierra Leone
|
81 | 2019 | -3.0 % | -3.1 % | View data | |
| 175 |
#175
Italy
|
3 | 2019 | -3.6 % | -2.1 % | View data | |
| 175 |
#175
South Korea
|
3 | 2019 | -3.6 % | -2.7 % | View data | |
| 178 |
#178
Spain
|
3 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -1.5 % | View data | |