Benin vs Republic of Korea: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Benin
2.40 million
in 2022
Republic of Korea
2.51 million
in 2024
Benin rank
63rd
Republic of Korea rank
60th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Benin
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 2.51 million against 2.40 million in Benin, a difference of 108,610.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 63rd and Republic of Korea ranks 60th of 218 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 238,553 | 5.65 million | 5.41 million | Republic of Korea |
| 1980s | 430,219 | 5.19 million | 4.76 million | Republic of Korea |
| 1990s | 656,832 | 4.30 million | 3.65 million | Republic of Korea |
| 2000s | 1.30 million | 3.97 million | 2.67 million | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 2.10 million | 2.85 million | 748,658 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 2.29 million | 2.69 million | 399,643 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Benin or Republic of Korea?
- Republic of Korea, at 2.51 million against 2.40 million in Benin as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Benin and Republic of Korea?
- 108,610, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Republic of Korea?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2022.
- How do Benin and Republic of Korea rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 63rd and Republic of Korea ranks 60th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary 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