Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.38 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
-2.38 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 23.3%
World rank
148th
of 186 countries
All-time high
131.55 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
-2.38 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
30
1972–2018

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Republic of Korea, 1972–2018

0501001501972199520181972: -0.287 % change on previous year1973: 1.2 % change on previous year1974: 12.8 % change on previous year1975: 9.6 % change on previous year1976: 15.3 % change on previous year1977: 16.1 % change on previous year1978: 12.6 % change on previous year1979: 13.6 % change on previous year1980: 20.7 % change on previous year1981: 15.7 % change on previous year1982: 131.5 % change on previous year1983: 9.6 % change on previous year1984: 22.4 % change on previous year1985: 23.3 % change on previous year1986: 23.7 % change on previous year1987: 12.7 % change on previous year1988: 12 % change on previous year1989: 2.1 % change on previous year1990: 1.4 % change on previous year1991: 0.903 % change on previous year1992: 2.7 % change on previous year1993: 6 % change on previous year1994: 4.3 % change on previous year1995: 8.7 % change on previous year1996: 3.8 % change on previous year2014: -0.63 % change on previous year2015: 0.868 % change on previous year2016: 2.9 % change on previous year2017: -1.9 % change on previous year2018: -2.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2018, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Republic of Korea stood at -2.38 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.

That represents a change of down 23.3% on the previous year and down 278.4% over five years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Republic of Korea peaked at 131.55 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -2.38 % change on previous year, in 2018.

That places Republic of Korea 148th out of 186 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 -0.2874 % change on previous year
1973 1.17 % change on previous year -505.9%
1974 12.79 % change on previous year +996.5%
1975 9.61 % change on previous year -24.9%
1976 15.33 % change on previous year +59.5%
1977 16.12 % change on previous year +5.2%
1978 12.55 % change on previous year -22.2%
1979 13.63 % change on previous year +8.6%
1980 20.72 % change on previous year +52.1%
1981 15.68 % change on previous year -24.4%
1982 131.55 % change on previous year +739.1%
1983 9.64 % change on previous year -92.7%
1984 22.38 % change on previous year +132.2%
1985 23.27 % change on previous year +4.0%
1986 23.68 % change on previous year +1.8%
1987 12.66 % change on previous year -46.5%
1988 11.98 % change on previous year -5.4%
1989 2.07 % change on previous year -82.7%
1990 1.37 % change on previous year -33.7%
1991 0.9026 % change on previous year -34.3%
1992 2.65 % change on previous year +194.1%
1993 5.96 % change on previous year +124.4%
1994 4.3 % change on previous year -27.8%
1995 8.67 % change on previous year +101.6%
1996 3.76 % change on previous year -56.7%
2014 -0.6301 % change on previous year -116.8%
2015 0.8683 % change on previous year -237.8%
2016 2.94 % change on previous year +238.6%
2017 -1.93 % change on previous year -165.8%
2018 -2.38 % change on previous year +23.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10.11 % change on previous year -0.2874 % change on previous year 16.12 % change on previous year 8
1980s 27.36 % change on previous year 2.07 % change on previous year 131.55 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.95 % change on previous year 0.9026 % change on previous year 8.67 % change on previous year 7
2010s -0.2278 % change on previous year -2.38 % change on previous year 2.94 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 145 Thailand -2.06 % change on previous year compare
  2. 146 Lebanon -2.15 % change on previous year compare
  3. 147 Guatemala -2.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 149 Bangladesh -2.44 % change on previous year compare
  5. 150 Costa Rica -2.45 % change on previous year compare
  6. 151 Libya -2.47 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Republic of Korea?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Republic of Korea was -2.38 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 131.55 % change on previous year in 1982.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -2.38 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Republic of Korea ranks 148th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
231 places, 7,300 data points, 1971–2020
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.