Republic of Korea vs Mongolia: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+

Republic of Korea
96.4%
in 2024
Mongolia
96.7%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
55th
Mongolia rank
52nd

Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Mongolia
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How they compare

Mongolia currently reports 96.7% against 96.4% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mongolia ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 55th and Mongolia ranks 52nd of 135 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Mongolia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Mongolia Difference Ahead
2000s 89.2% 96.4% 7.2% Mongolia
2010s 93.7% 96.3% 2.7% Mongolia
2020s 95.8% 95.7% 0.1% Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Republic of Korea or Mongolia?
Mongolia, at 96.7% against 96.4% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Republic of Korea and Mongolia?
0.3%, with Mongolia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Mongolia?
18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Republic of Korea and Mongolia rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
Republic of Korea ranks 55th and Mongolia ranks 52nd of 135 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
135 places, 2,219 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.