Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 9.41 units per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Republic of Korea, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Republic of Korea stood at 9.41 units per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 8.7% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Republic of Korea peaked at 13.5 units per square kilometre in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.2302 units per square kilometre, in 1972.
That places Republic of Korea 31st out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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), per square in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.2309 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 0.2302 units per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 0.2329 units per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 0.2627 units per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 0.2879 units per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 0.3321 units per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 0.3856 units per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 0.434 units per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 0.4932 units per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 0.5954 units per square kilometre | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 0.6887 units per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1982 | 1.59 units per square kilometre | +131.5% |
| 1983 | 1.75 units per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 2.14 units per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 2.64 units per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 3.26 units per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 1987 | 3.68 units per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 4.12 units per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 4.2 units per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 4.26 units per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 4.3 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 4.41 units per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 4.67 units per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 4.88 units per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 5.3 units per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 5.5 units per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 11.58 units per square kilometre | +110.7% |
| 2011 | 12.09 units per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 12.68 units per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 13.1 units per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 13.01 units per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 13.12 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 13.5 units per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 13.24 units per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 12.92 units per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 12.43 units per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 12.03 units per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 11.37 units per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 10.31 units per square kilometre | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 9.41 units per square kilometre | -8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3211 units per square kilometre | 0.2302 units per square kilometre | 0.4932 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.47 units per square kilometre | 0.5954 units per square kilometre | 4.2 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.76 units per square kilometre | 4.26 units per square kilometre | 5.5 units per square kilometre | 7 |
| 2010s | 12.77 units per square kilometre | 11.58 units per square kilometre | 13.5 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.78 units per square kilometre | 9.41 units per square kilometre | 12.03 units per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 28 El Salvador 9.78 units per square kilometre compare
- 29 Sao Tome and Principe 9.61 units per square kilometre compare
- 30 Bermuda 9.54 units per square kilometre compare
- 32 Jamaica 8.91 units per square kilometre compare
- 33 Luxembourg 8.69 units per square kilometre compare
- 34 Ghana 8.62 units per square kilometre compare
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 square in Republic of Korea?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Republic of Korea was 9.41 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 13.5 units per square kilometre in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2302 units per square kilometre in 1972.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Republic of Korea ranks 31st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. 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 square kilometre. 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 Land area (sq. km), 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) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.