Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 1.26 million number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea stood at 1.26 million number.
That represents a change of 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 in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.32 million number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 22,207 number, in 1972.
Republic of 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 in Republic of 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% |
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 |
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More education data for Republic of Korea
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.37 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 846,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -7.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -1.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 132,721 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 40,412 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.23 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -0.0122 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 1.26 million number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 million number in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,207 number in 1972.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 30th out of 199 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students enrolled in public and private pre-primary education institutions (ISCED 0.2) regardless of age. Within ISCED 0, early childhood educational development programmes are targeted at children aged 0 to 2 years; and pre-primary education programmes are targeted at children aged 3 years until the age to start ISCED 1.