Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 846,694 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
846,694
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
39th
of 214 countries
All-time high
1.32 million
in 2016
All-time low
22,207
in 1972
Years of data
41
1971–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea stood at 846,694.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and down 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.32 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 22,207, in 1972.
That places Republic of Korea 39th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 22,271 | — |
| 1972 | 22,207 | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 22,466 | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 25,339 | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 27,774 | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 32,032 | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 37,197 | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 41,866 | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 47,571 | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 57,430 | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 66,433 | +15.7% |
| 1982 | 153,823 | +131.5% |
| 1983 | 168,653 | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 206,404 | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 254,438 | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 314,692 | +23.7% |
| 1987 | 354,537 | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 397,020 | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 405,255 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 410,824 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 414,532 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 425,535 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 450,882 | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 470,271 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 511,043 | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 530,245 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 1.13 million | +112.3% |
| 2011 | 1.17 million | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 1.23 million | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 1.28 million | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 1.27 million | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.28 million | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 1.32 million | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.29 million | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.26 million | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 1.21 million | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 1.17 million | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 1.11 million | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.01 million | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 918,123 | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 846,694 | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,969 | 22,207 | 47,571 | 9 |
| 1980s | 237,868 | 57,430 | 405,255 | 10 |
| 1990s | 459,047 | 410,824 | 530,245 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.24 million | 1.13 million | 1.32 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 million | 846,694 | 1.17 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 36 Kazakhstan 981,805 compare
- 37 Malaysia 936,008 compare
- 38 Morocco 913,017 compare
- 40 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 837,832 compare
- 41 Angola 824,628 compare
- 42 South Africa 818,404 compare
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.37 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 846,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -7.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -1.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 132,721 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 40,412 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.23 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -0.0122 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 846,694 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,207 in 1972.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 39th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release