Enrolment in pre-primary education … both sexes annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Enrolment in pre-primary education … both sexes annual growth rate was -2.38 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Korea, 1972–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2018, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South 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 South 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 South 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 annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| 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% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's -2.38 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.2227 % change on previous year, 10.7× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- South Korea's -2.38 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -0.8969 % change on previous year, 2.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education … both sexes annual growth rate in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +996.5% | 1.17 % change on previous year | 12.79 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | +739.1% | 15.68 % change on previous year | 131.55 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 South Korea
- 145 Thailand -2.06 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Lebanon -2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Guatemala -2.27 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Bangladesh -2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Costa Rica -2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Libya -2.47 % change on previous year 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 enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South Korea?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in South 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 South 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 South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.38 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does South Korea rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- South Korea ranks 148th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this South 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.