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Mental health in South Korea

Statistics report on mental health in South Korea

This report presents statistics on mental health in South Korea. The report provides an overview of the South Korean mental healthcare system, common disorders and addictions prevalent in society as well as the issue of suicide.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Adults who said mental health is their country's leading health issue worldwide 2025
  • Premium Statistic Total number of registered mentally disabled persons in South Korea 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of mentally disabled people among all disabled people South Korea 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Labor participation rate of people with mental disabilities in South Korea 2019-2024
  • Premium Statistic Unemployment rate of people with mental disabilities in South Korea 2019-2024

Mental healthcare structure

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  • Premium Statistic National mental healthcare budget in South Korea 2020-2023
  • Premium Statistic Amount of mental healthcare facilities in South Korea 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Amount of mental health care facilities in South Korea 2023, by province
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of doctors in South Korea 2023, by medical special
  • Premium Statistic Mental health care services use rate in South Korea 2001-2021

Prevalence of selected disorders

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  • Premium Statistic Experience rate with mental health issues South Korea 2024, by disorder type
  • Premium Statistic Lifetime prevalence of mental disorders in South Korea 2021, by age and gender
  • Premium Statistic One-year prevalence of mental disorders in South Korea 2001-2021
  • Premium Statistic Lifetime prevalence of various anxiety disorders in South Korea 2021
  • Premium Statistic One-year prevalence of anxiety in South Korea 2021, by age group and gender
  • Premium Statistic One-year prevalence of depression in South Korea 2021, by age group and gender

Substance abuse and addiction

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  • Premium Statistic Experience rate with drug addiction South Korea 2019-2024
  • Premium Statistic Experience rate with alcohol problems South Korea 2017-2024
  • Premium Statistic One-year prevalence of alcohol abuse in South Korea 2021, by age group and gender
  • Premium Statistic One-year prevalence of alcoholism in South Korea 2021, by age group and gender
  • Premium Statistic One-year prevalence of nicotine dependence in South Korea 2001-2021
  • Premium Statistic Smartphone overdependence South Korea 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Smartphone overdependence risk South Korea 2024, by age group

Suicide

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  • Premium Statistic Suicide deaths South Korea 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Suicide rate South Korea 2000-2024
  • Premium Statistic Suicide rate South Korea 2010-2024, by age
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for suicide South Korea 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of suicide attempts involving mental disorders South Korea 2021, by disorder
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