South Korea Life Expectancy
83.63 years▲ +0.20 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
South Korea's life expectancy at birth rose to 83.63 years in 2024, up from 83.43 years in 2023. The reading marked a new all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.63 years | 83.43 years | 83.63 yearsDec 2024 | 53.80 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 0.75 births per woman | 0.72 births per woman | 5.99 births per woman | 0.72 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 8.7% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 3.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in South Korea averaged 78.54 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 83.63 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 53.80 years in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth is the average number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing mortality patterns at the time of birth were to stay constant throughout their life. The indicator is reported annually in years. The series spans from 1960 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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