Current Rate
28.13
per 100K
🇰🇷
South Korea Suicide Rate (2026)
Suicide Rate:
28.13
per 100K
South Korea faces a persistent public health challenge from suicide, with rates remaining high compared with other developed nations. The South Korea suicide rate in 2026 helps track the scale and direction of this issue over time. Suicide mortality is commonly reported as deaths per 100,000 residents for consistent comparison. Here you can examine South Korea’s latest figures, long-term history, and differences between male and female rates.
🇰🇷 South Korea Live Suicide Estimates
Based on the latest South Korea suicide rate and population estimates
This Year
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This Month
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Today
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This Hour
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Key Statistics
World Rank
#3
of 204
Trend
(since 2015)
↓ 0.35%
Decreasing
Male Rate
39.93
per 100K
Female Rate
16.26
per 100K
Global Average
9.74
per 100K
Suicide Rate Trend in South Korea (2000–2023)
per 100K
Suicide Rate
Hover or tap the chart to view the exact value for each year.
Male vs Female Rate (2023)
per 100K
Male
Female
Top 10 Countries by Suicide Rate (2026)
Latest global ranking from Health.csv
1
🇬🇱
Greenland
75.57
Per 100K
2
🇸🇷
Suriname
28.69
Per 100K
3
🇰🇷
South Korea
28.13
Per 100K
4
🇬🇾
Guyana
25.36
Per 100K
5
🇱🇹
Lithuania
24.76
Per 100K
6
🇷🇺
Russia
24.28
Per 100K
7
🇺🇾
Uruguay
22.49
Per 100K
8
🇯🇵
Japan
21.46
Per 100K
9
🇺🇦
Ukraine
21.28
Per 100K
10
🇨🇺
Cuba
21.13
Per 100K
Your Country
3
🇰🇷
South Korea
28.13
Per 100K
Historical Highlights
2000–2023 Suicide Rate summary
Highest Suicide Rate
35.49
per 100K
2011
Lowest Suicide Rate
15.06
per 100K
2000
Historical Average
27.3
per 100K
2000–2023
Highest Male Rate
48.41
per 100K
2011
Highest Female Rate
24.68
per 100K
2009
Related Health Indicators
Latest available country data
🇰🇷 South Korea Suicide Rate Historical Data
Annual overall, male and female values
| Year | Suicide Rate (per 100k) | Male (per 100k) | Female (per 100k) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.13 | 39.93 | 16.26 |
| 2022 | 27.02 | 38.52 | 15.44 |
| 2021 | 27.53 | 38.16 | 16.94 |
| 2020 | 27.16 | 37.56 | 16.77 |
| 2019 | 28.44 | 40.21 | 16.67 |
| 2018 | 28.28 | 40.89 | 15.66 |
| 2017 | 25.61 | 36.67 | 14.52 |
| 2016 | 27.06 | 38.21 | 15.87 |
| 2015 | 28.23 | 39.92 | 16.45 |
| 2014 | 29.35 | 41.29 | 17.28 |
| 2013 | 31.21 | 43.46 | 18.75 |
| 2012 | 31.01 | 42.07 | 19.71 |
| 2011 | 35.49 | 48.41 | 22.22 |
| 2010 | 34.92 | 46.13 | 23.35 |
| 2009 | 35.12 | 45.23 | 24.68 |
| 2008 | 29.29 | 37.68 | 20.62 |
| 2007 | 27.55 | 34.99 | 19.87 |
| 2006 | 24.45 | 32.78 | 15.84 |
| 2005 | 27.58 | 36.63 | 18.19 |
| 2004 | 26.21 | 35.66 | 16.4 |
| 2003 | 24.9 | 33.97 | 15.46 |
| 2002 | 19.56 | 26.64 | 12.18 |
| 2001 | 16.14 | 22.24 | 9.77 |
| 2000 | 15.06 | 20.59 | 9.29 |
Continent Comparison (2026)
Average suicide rate by continent
6.92
Asia
Europe
13.24
South America
12.67
Oceania
10.87
North America
9.61
Africa
8.56
Asia
6.92
Key Insights
Latest ranking and historical findings
South Korea ranks #3 globally for suicide rate.
The latest value is 18.39 higher than the global average.
South Korea is 21.21 above the Asia average.
The historical peak was 35.49 in 2011.
The historical low was 15.06 in 2000.
Data & Methodology
How this indicator is calculated and presented
The suicide rate for South Korea is reported using the unit per 100K. Historical values are taken from the available annual records and shown from the earliest to the latest finalized year.
Live estimates are calculated from the latest available rate and population. They are statistical estimates only and should not be interpreted as official real-time counts.
Data note:
Although this page is updated for
2026,
the latest finalized national data currently
available is for
2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this data
What is the latest suicide rate in South Korea?
The latest available value is 28.13 per 100K .
What does per 100K mean?
It is the reporting unit used to compare this health indicator across years and countries.
Why is the latest year sometimes older than 2026?
Official health data often requires collection, verification, and publication before finalized figures become available.
How are the live estimates calculated?
The live estimates combine the latest available suicide rate with the population of South Korea and distribute the estimated annual total across the current year, month, day, and hour.
Are the live estimates official recorded counts?
No. They are statistical estimates designed to show the expected pace based on the latest rate and population. Official recorded totals may differ.
Sources
Primary source and latest data details
Primary source
WISQARS