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 12.92 number per square kilometre in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Republic of Korea, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Republic of Korea is 12.92 number per square kilometre, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 1.3% 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 number per square kilometre in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.2302 number per square kilometre, in 1972.
Republic of Korea ranks 22nd of 198 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), per square in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | number per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.2309 number per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 0.2302 number per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 0.2329 number per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 0.2627 number per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 0.2879 number per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 0.3321 number per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 0.3856 number per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 0.434 number per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 0.4932 number per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 0.5954 number per square kilometre | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 0.6887 number per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1982 | 1.59 number per square kilometre | +131.5% |
| 1983 | 1.75 number per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 2.14 number per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 2.64 number per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 3.26 number per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 1987 | 3.68 number per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 4.12 number per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 4.2 number per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 4.26 number per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 4.3 number per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 4.41 number per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 4.67 number per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 4.88 number per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 5.3 number per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 5.5 number per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 13.1 number per square kilometre | +138.3% |
| 2014 | 13.01 number per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 13.12 number per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 13.5 number per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 13.24 number per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 12.92 number per square kilometre | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3211 number per square kilometre | 0.2302 number per square kilometre | 0.4932 number per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.47 number per square kilometre | 0.5954 number per square kilometre | 4.2 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.76 number per square kilometre | 4.26 number per square kilometre | 5.5 number per square kilometre | 7 |
| 2010s | 13.15 number per square kilometre | 12.92 number per square kilometre | 13.5 number per square kilometre | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 19 Viet Nam 14.09 number per square kilometre compare
- 20 Naoero 14.05 number per square kilometre compare
- 21 American Samoa 13.47 number per square kilometre compare
- 23 Mauritius 12.76 number per square kilometre compare
- 24 Gambia 12.43 number per square kilometre compare
- 25 Barbados 11.96 number 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 12.92 number per square kilometre in 2018, 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 number 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 number 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 22nd out of 198 countries with data for 2018.
- 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 1.3%. 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.