Life Expectancy at Birth: Korea, Republic of
Korea, Republic of's life expectancy at birth is currently 83.629 years as of 2024. # Korea, Republic of Life Expectancy at Birth South Korea's life expectancy reached 83.
Current (2024)
83.629 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
83.629 years
Low (1960)
53.798 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Korea, Republic of
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Korea, Republic of
Analysis# Korea, Republic of Life Expectancy at Birth
South Korea's life expectancy reached 83.629 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak and reflecting one of the world's highest standards of longevity. The nation has achieved a remarkable 55.5% improvement since 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 53.798 years. This dramatic gain underscores South Korea's transformation from a developing economy into a high-income country with advanced healthcare infrastructure.
The past decade shows consistent upward momentum, particularly from 2015 through 2024. Life expectancy climbed from 82.024 years in 2015 to the current 83.629 years, with only a modest dip to 82.68 years in 2022. This resilience suggests South Korea has sustained its healthcare improvements despite recent global challenges, positioning the nation among the world's leaders in human longevity metrics.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.629 years | +0.24% |
| 2023 | 83.429 years | +0.91% |
| 2022 | 82.68 years | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 83.527 years | +0.12% |
| 2020 | 83.427 years | +0.24% |
| 2019 | 83.227 years | +0.73% |
| 2018 | 82.627 years | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 82.627 years | +0.43% |
| 2016 | 82.276 years | +0.31% |
| 2015 | 82.024 years | +0.37% |
| 2014 | 81.722 years | +0.55% |
| 2013 | 81.271 years | +0.56% |
| 2012 | 80.82 years | +0.31% |
| 2011 | 80.568 years | +0.56% |
| 2010 | 80.117 years | +0.19% |
| 2009 | 79.968 years | +0.57% |
| 2008 | 79.517 years | +0.50% |
| 2007 | 79.12 years | +0.57% |
| 2006 | 78.668 years | +0.64% |
| 2005 | 78.168 years | +0.65% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 77.666 years | +0.58% |
| 2003 | 77.215 years | +0.58% |
| 2002 | 76.766 years | +0.46% |
| 2001 | 76.412 years | +0.66% |
| 2000 | 75.91 years | +0.66% |
| 1999 | 75.41 years | +0.54% |
| 1998 | 75.005 years | +0.54% |
| 1997 | 74.602 years | +0.61% |
| 1996 | 74.151 years | +0.61% |
| 1995 | 73.7 years | +0.41% |
| 1994 | 73.398 years | +0.55% |
| 1993 | 72.998 years | +0.69% |
| 1992 | 72.498 years | +0.63% |
| 1991 | 72.046 years | +0.63% |
| 1990 | 71.598 years | +0.77% |
| 1989 | 71.049 years | +0.71% |
| 1988 | 70.549 years | +0.79% |
| 1987 | 69.998 years | +0.79% |
| 1986 | 69.446 years | +0.95% |
| 1985 | 68.795 years | +0.88% |
| 1984 | 68.195 years | +0.96% |
| 1983 | 67.546 years | +0.67% |
| 1982 | 67.095 years | +0.82% |
| 1981 | 66.546 years | +0.76% |
| 1980 | 66.046 years | +0.76% |
| 1979 | 65.546 years | +0.53% |
| 1978 | 65.198 years | +0.46% |
| 1977 | 64.9 years | +0.62% |
| 1976 | 64.502 years | +0.54% |
| 1975 | 64.154 years | +0.55% |
| 1974 | 63.805 years | +0.63% |
| 1973 | 63.407 years | +0.63% |
| 1972 | 63.01 years | +0.64% |
| 1971 | 62.612 years | +0.72% |
| 1970 | 62.163 years | +1.11% |
| 1969 | 61.483 years | +0.89% |
| 1968 | 60.943 years | +0.02% |
| 1967 | 60.929 years | +9.74% |
| 1966 | 55.523 years | -0.61% |
| 1965 | 55.865 years | +0.85% |
| 1964 | 55.392 years | +0.67% |
| 1963 | 55.025 years | -0.05% |
| 1962 | 55.055 years | +1.06% |
| 1961 | 54.477 years | +1.26% |
| 1960 | 53.798 years | — |
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