4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in South Korea
South Korea: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 89.82 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
89.82
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
72nd
of 156 countries
All-time high
98.62
in 2018
All-time low
88.51
in 2019
Years of data
8
2013–2020
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Korea, 2013–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Korea is 89.82, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
That places South Korea 72nd out of 156 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 98.09 | — |
| 2014 | 93.48 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 90.38 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 95.32 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 95.88 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 98.62 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 88.51 | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 89.82 | +1.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 89.82 is below the median for high income countries, which is 95.98, 94% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 89.82 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 89.15, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 94.32 | 88.51 | 98.62 | 7 |
| 2020s | 89.82 | 89.82 | 89.82 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 69 Mauritius 90.78 compare
- 70 Malaysia 90.32 compare
- 71 Montserrat 89.83 compare
- 73 El Salvador 89.7 compare
- 74 New Zealand 89.63 compare
- 75 Fiji 89.26 compare
More education data for South Korea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.79 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.94 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 233,046 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 76 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 434,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 412,067 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Korea?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Korea was 89.82 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 98.62 in 2018.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.51 in 2019.
- How does South Korea rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- South Korea ranks 72nd out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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