Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita was 0.0164 units per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Republic of Korea stood at 0.0164 units per person.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Republic of Korea peaked at 0.0257 units per person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0007 units per person, in 1973.
Republic of Korea ranks 160th of 203 countries on this measure, 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), per capita in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0007 units per person | — |
| 1972 | 0.0007 units per person | -2.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0007 units per person | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 0.0007 units per person | +10.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0008 units per person | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0009 units per person | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 0.001 units per person | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 0.0011 units per person | +10.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0013 units per person | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 0.0015 units per person | +18.9% |
| 1981 | 0.0017 units per person | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0039 units per person | +128.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0042 units per person | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0051 units per person | +20.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0062 units per person | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 0.0076 units per person | +22.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0085 units per person | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0094 units per person | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 0.0095 units per person | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 0.0096 units per person | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0096 units per person | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 0.0097 units per person | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 0.0102 units per person | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 0.0105 units per person | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 0.0113 units per person | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 0.0116 units per person | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0227 units per person | +95.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0235 units per person | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0246 units per person | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 0.0253 units per person | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 0.025 units per person | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0251 units per person | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0257 units per person | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0251 units per person | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0244 units per person | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0234 units per person | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0227 units per person | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0214 units per person | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0195 units per person | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 0.0178 units per person | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 0.0164 units per person | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0009 units per person | 0.0007 units per person | 0.0013 units per person | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0058 units per person | 0.0015 units per person | 0.0095 units per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0104 units per person | 0.0096 units per person | 0.0116 units per person | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0245 units per person | 0.0227 units per person | 0.0257 units per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0195 units per person | 0.0164 units per person | 0.0227 units per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Republic of Korea?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Republic of Korea was 0.0164 units per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0257 units per person in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0007 units per person in 1973.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita?
- Republic of Korea ranks 160th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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), per capita. 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) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.