Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in South Korea
South Korea: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.26 million number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in South Korea, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in South Korea is 1.26 million number, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in South Korea peaked at 1.32 million number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 22,207 number, in 1972.
South Korea ranks 30th of 199 countries on this measure, 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 (number), gaps filled in South Korea, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 22,271 number | — |
| 1972 | 22,207 number | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 22,466 number | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 25,339 number | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 27,774 number | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 32,032 number | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 37,197 number | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 41,866 number | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 47,571 number | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 57,430 number | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 66,433 number | +15.7% |
| 1982 | 153,823 number | +131.5% |
| 1983 | 168,653 number | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 206,404 number | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 254,438 number | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 314,692 number | +23.7% |
| 1987 | 354,537 number | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 397,020 number | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 405,255 number | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 410,824 number | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 414,532 number | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 425,535 number | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 450,882 number | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 470,271 number | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 511,043 number | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 530,245 number | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 1.28 million number | +140.6% |
| 2014 | 1.27 million number | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.28 million number | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 1.32 million number | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.29 million number | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.26 million number | -2.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1.26 million number is above the median for high income countries, which is 91,718 number, 13.7× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1.26 million number is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,334 number, 34.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +140.6% | 530,245 number | 1.28 million number |
| 1982 | +131.5% | 66,433 number | 153,823 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,969 number | 22,207 number | 47,571 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 237,868 number | 57,430 number | 405,255 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 459,047 number | 410,824 number | 530,245 number | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.28 million number | 1.26 million number | 1.32 million number | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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), gaps filled in South Korea?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in South Korea was 1.26 million number in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 million number in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,207 number in 1972.
- How does South Korea rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- South Korea ranks 30th out of 199 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.