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 0.0244 number per person in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Republic of Korea, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per person.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 0.0244 number per person for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in 2018.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 3.4% 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 number per person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0007 number per person, in 1973.
That places Republic of Korea 103rd out of 199 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | number per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0007 number per person | — |
| 1972 | 0.0007 number per person | -2.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0007 number per person | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 0.0007 number per person | +10.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0008 number per person | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0009 number per person | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 0.001 number per person | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 0.0011 number per person | +10.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0013 number per person | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 0.0015 number per person | +18.9% |
| 1981 | 0.0017 number per person | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0039 number per person | +128.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0042 number per person | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0051 number per person | +20.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0062 number per person | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 0.0076 number per person | +22.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0085 number per person | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0094 number per person | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 0.0095 number per person | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 0.0096 number per person | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0096 number per person | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 0.0097 number per person | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 0.0102 number per person | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 0.0105 number per person | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 0.0113 number per person | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 0.0116 number per person | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0253 number per person | +117.2% |
| 2014 | 0.025 number per person | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0251 number per person | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0257 number per person | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0251 number per person | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0244 number per person | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0009 number per person | 0.0007 number per person | 0.0013 number per person | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0058 number per person | 0.0015 number per person | 0.0095 number per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0104 number per person | 0.0096 number per person | 0.0116 number per person | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0251 number per person | 0.0244 number per person | 0.0257 number per person | 6 |
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 0.0244 number per person in 2018, 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 number 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 number 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 103rd out of 199 countries with data for 2018.
- 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 3.4%. 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.