Republic of Korea vs Sri Lanka: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes
Republic of Korea
1.31 million
in 2024
Sri Lanka
1.20 million
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
35th
Sri Lanka rank
38th
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- Republic of Korea
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 1.31 million against 1.20 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 112,740.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 35th and Sri Lanka ranks 38th of 196 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.13 million | 212,673 | 1.91 million | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 1.82 million | 1.27 million | 554,811 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 1.29 million | 1.20 million | 89,793 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes, Republic of Korea or Sri Lanka?
- Republic of Korea, at 1.31 million against 1.20 million in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes between Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 112,740, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka rank globally for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 35th and Sri Lanka ranks 38th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in upper 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