Republic of Korea vs Sri Lanka: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes
Republic of Korea
1.35 million
in 2024
Sri Lanka
1.34 million
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
47th
Sri Lanka rank
48th
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- Republic of Korea
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 1.35 million against 1.34 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 10,500.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 47th and Sri Lanka ranks 48th of 200 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 3 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.27 million | 1.72 million | 549,980 | Republic of Korea |
| 2000s | 1.97 million | 1.30 million | 673,852 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 1.64 million | 1.35 million | 296,407 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 1.35 million | 1.37 million | 24,208 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes, Republic of Korea or Sri Lanka?
- Republic of Korea, at 1.35 million against 1.34 million in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 10,500, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 47th and Sri Lanka ranks 48th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). 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