Korea’s Extreme OECD Statistics: “Surviving Itself is a Miracle”
ranking lowest in birth rates and average sleep duration Recent OECD statistics reveal that Korea ranks highest in negative indicators such as suicide rates and elderly poverty rates, while also ranking lowest in birth rates and average sleep duration. These statistics have sparked significant discussion on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), highlighting various issues within Korean society. On the 26th, a post on social media platform X featured a chart titled "Korea According to OECD Statistics." This chart consolidates indicators where Korea ranks either at the top or the bottom among OECD member countries. - Total Fertility Rate: Korea’s total fertility rate is 0.78 children per woman, the lowest among OECD countries. This rate is less than half the OECD average of 1.51, and Korea is the only country with a rate below 1. - Suicide Rate: Korea has the highest suicide rate among OECD member countries, with 24.1 suicides per 100,000 people. This is more than twice ...