Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate in South Korea

South Korea: Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 765.4%
World rank
116th
of 218 countries
All-time high
13.72 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-5.8 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Korea, 1972–2024

-5051015197219982024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Korea is 1.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 765.4% on the previous year and up 133.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Korea peaked at 13.72 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.8 % change on previous year, in 2018.

South Korea ranks 116th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in South Korea, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 13.72 % change on previous year —
1973 10.57 % change on previous year -23.0%
1974 10.45 % change on previous year -1.2%
1975 8.75 % change on previous year -16.2%
1976 8.04 % change on previous year -8.1%
1977 6.77 % change on previous year -15.9%
1978 5.12 % change on previous year -24.3%
1979 5.75 % change on previous year +12.3%
1980 8.25 % change on previous year +43.5%
1981 7.22 % change on previous year -12.5%
1982 1.15 % change on previous year -84.1%
1983 2.31 % change on previous year +101.2%
1984 5.64 % change on previous year +144.8%
1985 3.05 % change on previous year -46.1%
1986 2.22 % change on previous year -27.3%
1987 1.89 % change on previous year -14.9%
1988 -2.64 % change on previous year -240.0%
1989 -1.46 % change on previous year -44.8%
1990 -2.63 % change on previous year +80.6%
1991 -2.93 % change on previous year +11.5%
1992 -2.54 % change on previous year -13.4%
1993 0.4075 % change on previous year -116.0%
1994 2.65 % change on previous year +549.9%
1995 1.44 % change on previous year -45.8%
1996 1.31 % change on previous year -9.1%
1997 -2.96 % change on previous year -326.4%
1998 -4.37 % change on previous year +47.9%
1999 -4.37 % change on previous year -0.0%
2000 -5.22 % change on previous year +19.5%
2001 -4.82 % change on previous year -7.8%
2002 -2.82 % change on previous year -41.4%
2003 -0.4408 % change on previous year -84.4%
2004 1.55 % change on previous year -451.8%
2005 2.53 % change on previous year +63.4%
2006 1.79 % change on previous year -29.3%
2007 1.66 % change on previous year -7.5%
2008 0.7826 % change on previous year -52.8%
2009 0.9076 % change on previous year +16.0%
2010 -0.8827 % change on previous year -197.3%
2011 -2.06 % change on previous year +133.6%
2012 -2.18 % change on previous year +5.9%
2013 -1.92 % change on previous year -11.9%
2014 -3.78 % change on previous year +96.5%
2015 -5.1 % change on previous year +34.9%
2016 -4.86 % change on previous year -4.8%
2017 -4.94 % change on previous year +1.8%
2018 -5.8 % change on previous year +17.3%
2019 -5.79 % change on previous year -0.1%
2020 -1.93 % change on previous year -66.7%
2021 -0.0827 % change on previous year -95.7%
2022 -1.48 % change on previous year +1694.2%
2023 -0.1907 % change on previous year -87.1%
2024 1.27 % change on previous year -765.4%

South Korea compared with similar countries

  • South Korea's 1.27 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.29 % change on previous year, 99% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
  • South Korea's 1.27 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9477 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both … sexes annual growth rate in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 -1694.2% -0.0827 % change on previous year -1.48 % change on previous year
2024 +765.4% -0.1907 % change on previous year 1.27 % change on previous year
1994 +549.9% 0.4075 % change on previous year 2.65 % change on previous year
2004 +451.8% -0.4408 % change on previous year 1.55 % change on previous year
1997 -326.4% 1.31 % change on previous year -2.96 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8.64 % change on previous year 5.12 % change on previous year 13.72 % change on previous year 8
1980s 2.76 % change on previous year -2.64 % change on previous year 8.25 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.4 % change on previous year -4.37 % change on previous year 2.65 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.4074 % change on previous year -5.22 % change on previous year 2.53 % change on previous year 10
2010s -3.73 % change on previous year -5.8 % change on previous year -0.8827 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.4832 % change on previous year -1.93 % change on previous year 1.27 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 113 Georgia 1.31 % change on previous year compare
  2. 114 Poland 1.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 115 Spain 1.28 % change on previous year compare
  4. 117 India 1.25 % change on previous year compare
  5. 118 Cameroon 1.21 % change on previous year compare
  6. 119 Benin 1.18 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Korea?
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Korea was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 13.72 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -5.8 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does South Korea rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
South Korea ranks 116th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 133.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
439 places, 18,637 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.