Jennifer Mendoza
Research expert covering health, pharma and medtech
Healthcare in South Korea - statistics & facts
In 2023, the life expectancy of South Koreans stood at an average of 83.5 years, which is one of the highest among OECD member countries. The number of patients dying from circulatory diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke has been lower than the OECD average. Despite this, the percentage of Koreans who considered themselves healthy was the lowest among OECD countries. South Koreans visited medical institutions around 21 times per year. The cost of health care and medical purchases have both increased steadily over the last decade.
