Republic of Korea vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
Republic of Korea
1.96 million
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1.95 million
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
17th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
18th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- Republic of Korea
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 1.96 million against 1.95 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 12,260.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 17th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 131 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.15 million | 1.58 million | 573,796 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 2.02 million | 1.87 million | 153,502 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes, Republic of Korea or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Republic of Korea, at 1.96 million against 1.95 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between Republic of Korea and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 12,260, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 17th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 131 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, 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