In 2023, the number of suicides in South Korea was highest among high school students, with reported cases. Suicides were also high among those enrolled in university or higher education institutions. South Korea has the highest suicide rate among the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
KOSIS. (October 3, 2024). Number of suicide deaths in South Korea in 2023, by level of education [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1267091/south-korea-suicide-deaths-by-education/
KOSIS. "Number of suicide deaths in South Korea in 2023, by level of education." Chart. October 3, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1267091/south-korea-suicide-deaths-by-education/
KOSIS. (2024). Number of suicide deaths in South Korea in 2023, by level of education. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1267091/south-korea-suicide-deaths-by-education/
KOSIS. "Number of Suicide Deaths in South Korea in 2023, by Level of Education." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 3 Oct 2024, /statistics/1267091/south-korea-suicide-deaths-by-education/
KOSIS, Number of suicide deaths in South Korea in 2023, by level of education ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1267091/south-korea-suicide-deaths-by-education/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Number of suicide deaths in South Korea in 2023, by level of education [Graph], KOSIS, October 3, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1267091/south-korea-suicide-deaths-by-education/