South Korea vs Sweden: Median2021 vs median2017
South Korea
54.25
in 2021
Sweden
55.6
in 2023
South Korea rank
18th
Sweden rank
16th
Median2021 vs median2017 over time
- South Korea
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 55.6 against 54.25 in South Korea, a difference of 1.35.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 16th of 120 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.98 | 44.8 | 10.82 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 42.87 | 52.29 | 9.42 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 52.93 | 56.83 | 3.89 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher median2021 vs median2017, South Korea or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 55.6 against 54.25 in South Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in median2021 vs median2017 between South Korea and Sweden?
- 1.35, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Sweden?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Sweden rank globally for median2021 vs median2017?
- South Korea ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 16th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Median2021 vs median2017. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.