Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea

Korea: Perceived health status by socio-economic status was 34.8 Percentage of population in the same age in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
34.8 Percentage of population in the same age
Change on year
up 3.0%
Rank
3rd
of 3 groups
All-time high
39.3 Percentage of population in the same age
in 1992
All-time low
31.2 Percentage of population in the same age
in 2003
Years of data
14
1992–2024

Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea, 1992–2024

0102030401992200820241992: 39.3 Percentage of population in the same age1995: 37 Percentage of population in the same age1999: 33.9 Percentage of population in the same age2003: 31.2 Percentage of population in the same age2006: 32.2 Percentage of population in the same age2008: 35.9 Percentage of population in the same age2010: 33.8 Percentage of population in the same age2012: 31.6 Percentage of population in the same age2014: 33 Percentage of population in the same age2016: 33.3 Percentage of population in the same age2018: 33 Percentage of population in the same age2020: 32.2 Percentage of population in the same age2022: 33.8 Percentage of population in the same age2024: 34.8 Percentage of population in the same age

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same age.

Analysis

The most recent figure for perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea is 34.8 Percentage of population in the same age, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea peaked at 39.3 Percentage of population in the same age in 1992 and was at its lowest, 31.2 Percentage of population in the same age, in 2003.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.

Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea, year by year

Annual values for Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea, 1992 to 2024.
Year Percentage of population in the same age Change
1992 39.3 Percentage of population in the same age
1995 37 Percentage of population in the same age -5.9%
1999 33.9 Percentage of population in the same age -8.4%
2003 31.2 Percentage of population in the same age -8.0%
2006 32.2 Percentage of population in the same age +3.2%
2008 35.9 Percentage of population in the same age +11.5%
2010 33.8 Percentage of population in the same age -5.8%
2012 31.6 Percentage of population in the same age -6.5%
2014 33 Percentage of population in the same age +4.4%
2016 33.3 Percentage of population in the same age +0.9%
2018 33 Percentage of population in the same age -0.9%
2020 32.2 Percentage of population in the same age -2.4%
2022 33.8 Percentage of population in the same age +5.0%
2024 34.8 Percentage of population in the same age +3.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 36.73 Percentage of population in the same age 33.9 Percentage of population in the same age 39.3 Percentage of population in the same age 3
2000s 33.1 Percentage of population in the same age 31.2 Percentage of population in the same age 35.9 Percentage of population in the same age 3
2010s 32.94 Percentage of population in the same age 31.6 Percentage of population in the same age 33.8 Percentage of population in the same age 5
2020s 33.6 Percentage of population in the same age 32.2 Percentage of population in the same age 34.8 Percentage of population in the same age 3

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 1 Netherlands 56.3 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  2. 1 New Zealand 79 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  3. 2 Estonia 52.6 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  4. 2 Croatia 42.2 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  5. 2 United States 73.4 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  6. 3 Türkiye 51.8 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  7. 3 Canada 69.6 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  8. 4 Latvia 47.9 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  9. 4 Switzerland 68.1 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  10. 5 Norway 67.1 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  11. 5 Poland 46.4 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  12. 6 Ireland 66.1 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  13. 6 Slovenia 42 Percentage of population in the same age compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea?
Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Korea was 34.8 Percentage of population in the same age in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest perceived health status by socio-economic status recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 39.3 Percentage of population in the same age in 1992.
What is the lowest perceived health status by socio-economic status recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 31.2 Percentage of population in the same age in 2003.
How does Korea rank for perceived health status by socio-economic status?
Korea ranks 3rd out of 3 groups with data for 2024.
Is perceived health status by socio-economic status rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Korea data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Perceived health status by socio-economic status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Perceived health status by socio-economic status
Unit
Percentage of population in the same age
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
36 places, 728 data points, 1992–2025
Last refreshed

This dataset presents data on perceived health status by income quintile (the proportion of persons aged 15 years old and over within the highest and lowest income quintiles who report their health to be ‘good/very good’). Quintile 1 (Lowest 20% of income group) and Quintile 5 (Highest 20% of income group) are taken into account. This dataset also includes data on perceived health status by education level (proportion of persons aged 15 years old and over by level of education who report their health to be “good” or “better”.) The following education levels are taken into account: Low education (ISCED 0 to 2), Medium education (ISCED 3 and 4), and High education (ISCED 5 to 8). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.