Finland vs Republic of Korea: Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level
Finland
1.8%
in 2024
Republic of Korea
1.7%
in 2024
Finland rank
186th
Republic of Korea rank
188th
Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level over time
- Finland
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Finland currently reports 1.8% against 1.7% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Finland ranks 186th and Republic of Korea ranks 188th of 212 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 2 and Republic of Korea in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | Republic of Korea |
| 1990s | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% | Republic of Korea |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% | Finland |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level, Finland or Republic of Korea?
- Finland, at 1.8% against 1.7% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level between Finland and Republic of Korea?
- 0.1%, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Republic of Korea?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2024.
- How do Finland and Republic of Korea rank globally for share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level?
- Finland ranks 186th and Republic of Korea ranks 188th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Private primary institutions are managed by private entities, such as NGOs, religious groups, or businesses, rather than public authorities, regardless of profit motive.