South Korea vs United States: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education

South Korea
100
in 2020
United States
100
in 2020
South Korea rank
1st
United States rank
1st

4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education over time

  • South Korea
  • United States
020406080100200020102020

How they compare

South Korea currently reports 100 against 100 in United States, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Korea ahead.

South Korea ranks 1st and United States ranks 1st of 164 countries.

South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea United States Difference Ahead
2000s 100 99.5 0.5 South Korea
2010s 100 99.7 0.3 South Korea
2020s 100 100 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education, South Korea or United States?
South Korea, at 100 against 100 in United States as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education between South Korea and United States?
0, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United States?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do South Korea and United States rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
South Korea ranks 1st and United States ranks 1st of 164 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,228 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed