Number of missing persons due to disaster in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Number of missing persons due to disaster was 7 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of missing persons due to disaster in Republic of Korea, 2005–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, number of missing persons due to disaster in Republic of Korea stood at 7.
The figure is up 75.0% on the previous year and up 600.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of missing persons due to disaster in Republic of Korea peaked at 35 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
That places Republic of Korea 21st out of 96 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of missing persons due to disaster in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 26 | — |
| 2006 | 15 | -42.3% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 8 | +700.0% |
| 2011 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | 35 | +3400.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | -91.4% |
| 2016 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 2017 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 13 | +225.0% |
| 2019 | 11 | -15.4% |
| 2020 | 13 | +18.2% |
| 2021 | 9 | -30.8% |
| 2022 | 4 | -55.6% |
| 2023 | 7 | +75.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.4 | 0 | 26 | 5 |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 0 | 35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.25 | 4 | 13 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More climate change data for Republic of Korea
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,141 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,755 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 276.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,125 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,874 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,251 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 151.83 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of missing persons due to disaster in Republic of Korea?
- Number of missing persons due to disaster in Republic of Korea was 7 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of missing persons due to disaster recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 35 in 2014.
- What is the lowest number of missing persons due to disaster recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for number of missing persons due to disaster?
- Republic of Korea ranks 21st out of 96 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of missing persons due to disaster rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 600.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of missing persons due to disaster (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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