South Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Duration of compulsory education
South Korea
9 years
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
9 years
in 2025
South Korea rank
115th
Saudi Arabia rank
115th
Duration of compulsory education over time
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 9 years against 9 years in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0 years.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 115th and Saudi Arabia ranks 115th of 200 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 years | 9 years | 0 years | — |
| 2010s | 9 years | 9 years | 0 years | — |
| 2020s | 9 years | 9 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- South Korea, at 9 years against 9 years in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education between South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 0 years, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for duration of compulsory education?
- South Korea ranks 115th and Saudi Arabia ranks 115th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Duration of compulsory education (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release